F1 Practice Today: Hungarian Grand Prix start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

Russell during FP3 at the Hungaroring — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 Practice Today: Hungarian GP start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

All of the details you need to know ahead of F1 practice in Hungary

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson

Friday 1 August 2025 04:00

The 2025 Formula 1 season hits the Hungaroring Circuit on Friday, August 1, for first and second practice ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

This weekend's F1 action follows on from the sprint weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix last time out, where Red Bull star Max Verstappen was victorious on Sunday, and McLaren star Oscar Piastri won the race on Saturday.

Piastri heads to Budapest leading the drivers' standings ahead of teammate Lando Norris, with the Brit trailing the Aussie by 16 points at this stage. Reigning champion Max Verstappen currently sits third, but trails Piastri by 81 points.

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It will certainly be interesting to see how the championship battle looks come the end of this weekend's action, and with that said, here's how you can watch the first day and a half of it, and when, this weekend.

F1 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix practice times

Saturday's FP3 session will then get underway at 6:30 am (ET) on Saturday, August 2, which will be 12:30 pm (CEST) local time in Hungary.

Please find the start times for each session converted to your time zone below.

What time is F1 practice today?

Free Practice 1 - Friday, August 1

Location (Time Zone)	Session Start Time
Local Time (CEST)	1:30 PM
New York, United States (ET)	7:30 AM
Chicago, United States (CT)	6:30 AM
Denver, United States (MT)	5:30 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)	4:30 AM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	9:30 PM
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)	9:00 PM
Perth, Australia (AWST)	7:30 PM
Mexico City, Mexico (CT)	5:30 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	1:30 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	8:30 PM
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)	1:30 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EEST)	2:30 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	7:30 PM
New Delhi, India (IST)	5:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	8:30 AM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)	7:30 PM

Free Practice 2 - Friday, August 1

Location (Time Zone)	Session Start Time
Local Time (CEST)	5:00 PM
New York, United States (ET)	11:00 AM
Chicago, United States (CT)	10:00 AM
Denver, United States (MT)	9:00 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)	8:00 AM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	1:00 AM (Saturday)
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)	12:30 AM (Saturday)
Perth, Australia (AWST)	11:00 PM
Mexico City, Mexico (CT)	9:00 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	5:00 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	12:00 AM (Saturday)
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)	5:00 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EEST)	6:00 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	11:00 PM
New Delhi, India (IST)	8:30 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	12:00 PM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)	11:00 PM

Free Practice 3 - Saturday, August 2

Location (Time Zone)	Session Start Time
Local Time (CEST)	12:30 PM
New York, United States (ET)	6:30 AM
Chicago, United States (CT)	5:30 AM
Denver, United States (MT)	4:30 AM
Los Angeles, United States (PT)	3:30 AM
Sydney, Australia (AEST)	8:30 PM
Adelaide, Australia (ACST)	8:00 PM
Perth, Australia (AWST)	6:30 PM
Mexico City, Mexico (CT)	4:30 AM
Berlin, Germany (CEST)	12:30 PM
Tokyo, Japan (JST)	7:30 PM
Cape Town, South Africa (SAST)	12:30 PM
Cairo, Egypt (EEST)	1:30 PM
Beijing, China (CST)	6:30 PM
New Delhi, India (IST)	4:00 PM
São Paulo, Brazil (BRT)	7:30 AM
Singapore, Singapore (SGT)	6:30 PM

How to watch F1 practice live on TV today

In the United States, all three practice sessions from this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix can be watched live on ESPN U.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries.

F1 2025 broadcasters by region

Country	Broadcaster(s)
United States	ESPN, ESPN Deportes
Mexico	Fox Sports Mexico, Televisa
Australia	Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
Italy	Sky Italia
Belgium	RTBF, Play Sports
Netherlands	Viaplay, Viaplay Xtra
Spain	DAZN F1
Canada	RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Germany	Sky Deutschland, RTL
France	Canal+
Singapore	beIN SPORTS
China	CCTV, Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent
Japan	Fuji TV, DAZN
Hungary	M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Brazil	Bandeirantes, Bandsports
Austria	Servus TV, ORF
Middle East & Turkey	beIN SPORTS
Africa	SuperSport
India	FanCode
Latin America	ESPN