Weather forecast Hungarian GP: Is there a chance of rain for the Grand Prix?

10:00, 01 Aug

Updated: 10:56, 01 Aug

byLuke-John Buckle

The weather at the Hungaroring can often impact the Hungarian Grand Prix with very hot, sunny, or more unpredictable conditions.

What will the weather look like this weekend during Formula 1's final round before the summer break? Let's take a look at the forecast.

Formula 1 arrives in Hungary as the circuit celebrates its 40th anniversary and there is an imposing new pit building on the main straight.

Less than a week after the conclusion of the Belgian Grand Prix, F1 arrives in Hungary at the demanding Hungaroing where weather has played a significant part over the years.

Jenson Button took his first Formula 1 win in 2006, amidst difficult conditions, while Esteban Ocon also won his first Grand Prix on a chaotic day in Hungary in 2021.

Oscar Piastri leads the championship standings and holds a 16-point advantage over his nearest rival and teammate, Lando Norris.

McLaren were incredibly strong in Hungary a year ago as Piastri took his first Grand Prix win with Norris in second place.

Will the weather affect this year's Hungarian Grand Prix?

According to the latest forecasts, Friday is expected to be dry with just a 20% chance of rain from 2pm in the afternoon onwards.

The two Friday practice sessions should therefore be run on a dry track, which should provide all 10 teams with valuable data ahead of Sunday's 70-lap Grand Prix.

Saturday may also be dry for the third practice and the all-important qualifying session on a track that is very difficult to overtake at.

The day is forecast to be mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain early in the morning, with lows of around 16°C.

Sunday is forecast to be the most chaotic day of the weekend, weather-wise, with a high chance of showers. There may also be thunder on race day from 3:00.

The rain is expected to decrease throughout the afternoon as the Grand Prix gets underway at 3pm local time.

There is a 40% chance of rain at 3pm local time but the situation may change ahead of the race on Sunday.