According to Adnkronos, the Formula 1 World Championship resumes today, Sunday, July 26, with the Hungarian Grand Prix at 15:00, featuring rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the top of the Drivers’ standings. Antonelli holds a 50-point lead over his rivals following a victory at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, where he finished ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Hungarian Grand Prix Starting Grid and Qualifying Data
Qualifying concluded with McLaren securing the top spot on the grid, according to Adnkronos. Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix with a lap time of 1’17”207 in his McLaren. He will share the front row with Charles Leclerc, who clocked a 1’17”435 in his Ferrari.
The second row features Oscar Piastri in the second McLaren with a time of 1’17”684, alongside Max Verstappen’s Red Bull at 1’17”725, according to official grid data provided by Adnkronos.
Grid Penalties Alter Midfield Strategy
Grid penalties have reshuffled the starting order for several key contenders, according to Adnkronos. Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualified for the fourth row in his Mercedes but was also handed a three-place grid penalty, dropping him down to seventh. Isack Hadjar starts eighth in the Red Bull after posting a 1’17”856.
Rounding out the top ten on the starting grid are Arvis Lindblad ninth for RB with a 1’18”281, and Nico Hulkenberg tenth for Audi with a 1’18”686. Further down the order, Liam Lawson and Pierre Gasly occupy the sixth row, while Franco Colapinto and Gabriel Bortoleto fill the seventh row for Alpine and Audi respectively.
How to Watch the Hungarian Grand Prix Live
Television coverage for the race is exclusive to Sky Sport, according to Adnkronos. Fans wishing to watch the event via live stream can access the broadcast through Sky Go and NOW. For viewers seeking free-to-air coverage, TV8 will broadcast a delayed transmission at 18:00, with streaming available concurrently on TV8.it.
Did you know?
Andrea Kimi Antonelli enters the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend holding a 50-point advantage in the Drivers’ Championship, following his recent win at Spa where he beat Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, as reported by Adnkronos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Hungarian Grand Prix start?
According to Adnkronos, the race starts today, Sunday, July 26, at 15:00.
Who is on pole position for the race?
Lando Norris starts on pole position for McLaren with a qualifying time of 1’17”207, according to the official starting grid published by Adnkronos.
Where can I watch the Hungarian Grand Prix on TV?
Live coverage is available exclusively on Sky Sport, while TV8 provides a delayed broadcast in the clear at 18:00, as reported by Adnkronos.
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