Formula 3 at Budapest: Round 7 session times and how to watch the Hungaroring action

Formula 3 heads to Budapest for Round 7

The Formula 3 season reaches its final round before the summer break this weekend, with the Drivers’ Championship fight closer than ever as the field arrives at the Hungaroring for Round 7.

With three days of track action ahead, fans can follow every key moment from Budapest through the official broadcast platforms, F1 TV and Formula 3’s digital channels. After the previous round, which produced a chaotic Feature Race at Spa, the championship contenders now face another important weekend. Read our report from the Spa Feature Race.

Session start times

Practice

The weekend begins on Friday morning with a 45-minute Free Practice session. Cars are scheduled to take to the track at 09:55 local time, giving teams their first opportunity to prepare for the Budapest weekend.

Qualifying

Qualifying follows later on Friday. The 30-minute session is scheduled to begin at 15:00 local time, setting the grid for the races to come.

The Sprint Race takes place on Saturday, before the weekend concludes with the Feature Race on Sunday.

How to watch Formula 3

For broadcaster information in your area, fans can consult the official coverage details. A separate schedule guide is also available for those who want to confirm when each session will be shown from Budapest.

Every Formula 3 session is available live on F1 TV as it happens. Practice and Qualifying are both held on Friday, followed by the Sprint Race on Saturday and the Feature Race on Sunday. F1 TV Pro and Premium are available in selected locations only, while further information on subscribing can be found through the official F1 TV service.

Follow the Budapest weekend online

Formula 3’s official social media channels will provide news, reactions and behind-the-scenes content throughout the event. Updates will be available on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook, with links to each platform provided through the official Formula 3 channels.

For session reports, team and driver reactions, and interviews with team personnel and drivers, the official F3 website will provide coverage across the entire 2026 campaign, including all the action from Round 7 in Budapest.

Formula 3 heads to Budapest for Round 7

The Formula 3 season reaches its final round before the summer break this weekend, with the Drivers’ Championship fight closer than ever as the field arrives at the Hungaroring for Round 7.