What time is the F1 race today? When to watch on Channel 4
The Ferrari driver will be looking to claim his first victory of the 2025 F1 season, while Piastri will be searching for win number seven and the chance to extend his championship lead over Norris.
F1 starting grid for today's Hungarian Grand Prix
Leclerc, Piastri and Norris were the three fastest drivers after qualifying, followed by Britain's George Russell (Mercedes), who will start from fourth on the grid in the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified in fifth and sixth place, a major turnaround from 19th and 20th a week earlier in Belgium.
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) will start from 12th on the grid in today's race, while fellow Brits Ollie Bearman (Haas) and Alexander Albon (Williams) will begin in 11th and 20th, respectively.
After qualifying, Hamilton came out and said he is 'absolutely useless' and claimed Ferrari needs to replace him.
The 40-year-old said: "I'm useless, absolutely useless. The team have no problem. You've seen the car's on pole. So we probably need to change driver.'
The full starting grid for today's Hungarian Grand Prix is:
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) Lando Norris (McLaren) George Russell (Mercedes) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) Gabriel Bortoleto (Kick Sauber) Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) Oliver Bearman (Haas) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) Carlos Sainz (Williams) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull Racing) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) Esteban Ocon (Haas) Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber) Alexander Albon (Williams)
The grid is set and we're ready to go racing! 🤩
⏰ Don't miss the start of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix #F1 #HungarianGP @TAGHeuer pic.twitter.com/WDmIU7K2Xf — Formula 1 (@F1) August 2, 2025
What time is the F1 race on today (UK time)?
Lights out in the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix will be at 2pm (BST) on Sunday (August 3).
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When to watch the Hungarian Grand Prix on Channel 4?
You can watch all the highlights from the Hungarian Grand Prix on Channel 4 on Sunday.
Coverage will start at 6.30pm and conclude at 9pm.
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