F1 Hungarian GP guide: practice, qualifying, race start time, odds and TV

Formula 1 heads to Budapest this weekend for the Hungarian Grand Prix, the final race before the sport takes its summer break.

After Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas secured a one-two in Germany last weekend, Mercedes go into Sunday’s race at the Hungaroring leading in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.

All the same, Mercedes principal Toto Wolff believes his team faces a huge challenge from title rivals Ferrari.

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Wolff told Sky Sports F1: “Even though we have taken the lead back in both championships, I still think that Ferrari has a very strong package at the moment and they will be the enemy and the competitor to beat.

“Budapest was always a difficult one for us. I still think that the hot temperatures and the layout of the Hungary track doesn’t suit the DNA of our car so much.”

In last year’s Hungarian GP, Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen secured a one-two for Ferrari.

F1 Hungarian Grand Prix guide

• When: Sunday 29 July
• Where: Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary
• Race start time: 2.10pm on Sunday
• Last year’s podium: 1st Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari); 2nd Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari); 3rd Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)

Hungaroring circuit guide

• First grand prix: 1986
• Number of laps: 70
• Circuit length: 4.381km
• Race distance: 306.63km
• Lap record: 1:19.071 by Michael Schumacher (2004)
• More details: f1.com

Hungarian GP on-track schedule

When is practice for the Hungarian GP?

Friday will see two practice sessions in Hungary. Practice one runs from 10am until 11.30am and practice two is from 2pm until 3.30pm. Saturday’s practice three session starts at 11am and ends at midday.

When is Hungarian GP qualifying?

Qualifying for the Hungarian GP begins at 2pm on Saturday.

When is the race and what time does it start?

The 2018 F1 Hungarian Grand Prix takes place on Sunday 29 July and starts at 2.10pm (UK time).

Hungarian GP betting odds

Latest prices according to Oddschecker (as of 26 July).

To win at the Hungaroring:

• Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari): 21/10
• Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing): 10/3
• Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes): 10/3
• Daniel Ricciardo (Red Bull Racing): 9/2
• Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari): 16/1
• Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes): 18/1
• Carlos Sainz (Renault): 1,000/1
• Kevin Magnussen (Haas F1): 1,000/1

How to watch the Hungarian GP on TV

Sky Sports F1 will bring live coverage from the practice sessions, qualifying and race in Hungary. Channel 4 will show highlights.

Sky Sports F1’s Hungarian GP schedule (all times UK)

Saturday, 28 July

• 10.45am: Hungarian GP practice three build-up
• 11am: Hungarian GP practice three live
• 1pm: Hungarian GP qualifying build-up
• 2pm: Hungarian GP qualifying live
• 3.40pm: The F1 Show

Sunday, 29 July

• 12.30pm: Hungarian GP Pit Lane live
• 1.30pm: Hungarian GP On The Grid live
• 2.10pm: F1 Hungarian Grand Prix live
• 4.30pm: Hungarian GP Paddock live
• 6.30pm: Hungarian GP race replay