Hungarian F1 GP: at what time and on which channel to watch the start of the Grand Prix ?

HUNGARY GP – The 2024 Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is ​​being held this Sunday July 21 on the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest. Here is all the practical information so you don't miss anything about the race.

F1 fans have another appointment with their favorite sport! this Sunday July 21 à the occasion of the 13th round of the 2024 world championship, the Hungarian Grand Prix. Near Budapest, the drivers will have to monitor the changing weather since the start of the weekend on a circuit which has often been full of riders. surprises or sacred for the first time pilots. Fernando Alonso in 2003, Jenson Button in 2006 or Esteban Ocon in 2021 won there. their first Grand Prix success.

If the possibilities of overtaking are rather rare on the Hungaroring,  one of the most winding and narrow permanent circuits of the F1 season, the start often offers a great spectacle with a difficult hairpin &agrav; approach in a platoon. Its multiple trajectories and tighter exit can surprise many and cause some fin breakage. Station à the hook! To not miss this departure, see you shortly before 3 p.m. on Canal +.

Here is the program this Sunday for the Hungarian Grand Prix:

• 09:55: Formula 2 long race on Canal+ Sport.
• 1:55 p.m.: the show La Grille on Canal+
• 3:55 p.m.: the Grand Prix on Canal+
• 4:45 p.m.: the podium on Canal+
• 5 p.m.: the show "Formula One" on Canal+

The Hungaroring turnstile, one of the twistiest and narrowest permanent circuits of the F1 season, will once again see strong world championship leader Max Verstappen, being manhandled ? The three-time reigning world champion has seen the breath of the McLarens tickle his neck for several races and the qualifying session on Saturday for the Hungarian Grand Prix confirmed this. the deal with the double é orange single-seaters from the Woking team. Lando Norris took pole position ahead of his Australian teammate Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, only third and visibly disappointed.

Outdated is not an easy thing on the Hungaroring but the Dutchman has not given up on the challenge. however, he who has multiplied the long stints on hard tires during free practice, visibly concentrated; on race pace and tire management. Behind them, the Ferraris of Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc, and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton will be in ambush. Trapped from Q1 by a strategic error, George Russell on the other Mercedes will only start 17th in front of the two Alpines of Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly 19th and 20th. The session was also well attended. marked by the spectacular exit from the track of Sergio Perez who destroyed his Red Bull in Q1. The Mexican, more than ever in the hot seat, will start from 16th place on the grid.