Motorsport · upcoming edition
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2026
July 24–26, 2026
The 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix runs July 24–26 at the Hungaroring — the traditional pre-summer-break round, with practice on Friday, qualifying on Saturday, and the Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
Hungaroring, Budapest · ~230 km from Vienna
Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 at a glance
- Dates
- July 24–26, 2026
- Venue
- Hungaroring, Budapest
- Drive from Vienna
- about 2 hours 15 minutes
- Event
- Formula 1 · Hungaroring, Budapest
Content updated March 28, 2026.
2026 schedule
Friday, July 24
Practice 1 and Practice 2 at the Hungaroring.
Saturday, July 25
Final practice and qualifying.
Sunday, July 26
Drivers' parade and the Hungarian Grand Prix in the afternoon.
Transfer from Vienna to the Hungaroring
The Hungaroring is roughly 230 km from central Vienna — about 2 hours 15 minutes via the A4 and Hungarian M1, passing Budapest to the northeast. There are no border checks under Schengen, but race-day traffic around Mogyoród is heavy: for a Sunday afternoon start we recommend leaving Vienna in the morning. Combined itineraries — race day plus a Budapest evening or overnight — are easy to arrange.
VIP & hospitality transport for the Hungarian GP
Multi-day programmes across the race weekend: VIE airport arrivals, Vienna or Budapest hotel shuttles, hospitality transfers to the circuit, and late returns. One chauffeur, both countries, per-vehicle pricing.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix?
The Hungarian Grand Prix is held at the Hungaroring every year in late July or early August. The 2026 edition runs July 24–26; 2027 dates will be added once the FIA confirms the calendar.
How long is the drive from Vienna to the Hungaroring?
About 2 hours 15 minutes for roughly 230 km via the A4 and M1 motorways. Allow extra time on race day for circuit-area traffic.
Can you drive from Vienna to Budapest for the race and back the same day?
Yes — a same-day return is comfortable with a morning departure. Many guests combine the race with dinner in Budapest before returning to Vienna, or stay overnight and return the next day.
Are there border formalities between Austria and Hungary?
Both countries are in the Schengen area, so there are normally no border checks. Bring your passport or ID card; your chauffeur handles the Hungarian motorway vignette.
Can you pick up in Budapest instead of Vienna?
Yes. We also cover Budapest hotel pickups to the Hungaroring, and one-way transfers between Vienna and Budapest around the race weekend.
Book your Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 chauffeur
Fixed pricing where routes apply; for multi-day programmes and standby, contact us on WhatsApp for a tailored quote.