F1 free live streams: How to watch Formula 1 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix without cable
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For the 11th stop on the 2026 Formula 1 circuit, drivers will be heading to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
F1 has officially reached the mid-point of the 2026 season, with 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes still leading the Drivers’ Championship standings. After several consecutive wins, Antonelli hit a skid in recent races, but a solid victory at last week’s Belgian Grand Prix has him right back on track.
The Hungaroring is typically an entertaining track, with 14 corners and historically high recorded temperatures. Beyond just Antonelli, fans should keep an eye on Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, who have been slowly and steadily working their way up the ranks.
You won’t want to miss this high-intensity race.
Here’s how to watch the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix for free, including streaming options and start time for the Formula 1 race.
How to watch Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 without cable
| TV channel | Streaming |
| None | Apple TV |
In the United States, Apple TV has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you’ve bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 start time
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix will take place at the Hungaroringin Budapest, Hungary on Sunday, July 26 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, July 26 | 9 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, July 26 | 8 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, July 26 | 7 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, July 26 | 6 a.m. |
Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
| Date | Country | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai (Sprint) |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
| April 10-12 (canceled) | Bahrain | Sakhir |
| April 17-19 (canceled) | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah |
| May 1-3 | USA | Miami (Sprint) |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal (Sprint) |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone (Sprint) |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort (Sprint) |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
| September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid* |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore (Sprint) |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
| October 30 – November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
