Guide for Streaming Hungarian Grand Prix 2025 Online: Live Access to F1 Race from Any Location, Norris Leads Practice Sessions after Friday
The 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix is set to take place on Sunday, August 3, at the Hungaroring on the northeastern outskirts of Budapest, Hungary. This historic race, first held in 1986, is a significant event in the Formula 1 calendar, having been the first Grand Prix to be staged behind the Iron Curtain in Eastern Europe.
Race Schedule
The race itself will be broadcast on ESPN in the U.S. at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday. Practice sessions will also be aired, with Practice 1 and Practice 2 being broadcast on ESPN2 at 7:30 a.m. ET and 11 a.m. ET on Friday, respectively. Practice 3 will be shown on ESPN at 6:30 a.m. ET on Saturday. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix will air on ESPN2 at 10 a.m. ET on Saturday.
Streaming Options
For those in the U.K., Channel 4's streaming service offers an extended highlights program of the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025, available on demand from 6:30 p.m. BST on Sunday evening. For viewers outside of the U.K., a good VPN is required to access streaming services.
Hulu+ Live TV is one such option, offering access to ESPN and ESPN+ channels that broadcast Formula 1 races. A 3-day free trial is available, with the service starting at $81.99/month thereafter. F1 TV Pro, the official Formula 1 streaming service, also provides comprehensive live coverage of the race, though pricing details were not specified.
Race Highlights
The Hungaroring's dusty track makes overtaking difficult, but not impossible, especially after 2003 modifications to make passing a bit easier. The race has seen notable victories, including those of Damon Hill, Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button, and most recently, Oscar Piastri. Piastri extended his lead at the top of the drivers' championship with a win at the Belgian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of Lando Norris.
Local Attention
The Hungarian Grand Prix is well attended by the local Finnish population and neighbors Germany, making it one of the go-to events of an Formula 1 season. The official Formula 1 YouTube channel also releases a highlights package from the Hungarian Grand Prix 2025.
Key race times are as follows: Qualifying takes place on Saturday at 4 p.m. local time, which is 10 a.m. ET and 3 p.m. BST. The race takes place on Sunday, August 3 at 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST.
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Sports enthusiasts can tune in to watch the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix on ESPN at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday, with Practice sessions also being aired throughout the weekend on various ESPN channels. Locals and fans from neighboring Germany, as well as the Finnish population, are expected to attend this significant Formula 1 event that is well-regarded for its challenging track and historical significance.
