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Hungarian Grand Prix 2026: Antonelli leads

Preview - 2026-07-03, Hungarian Grand Prix

Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 runs on 26 July at the Hungaroring as round 11, with Andrea Kimi Antonelli leading George Russell and Lewis Hamilton.

The Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 takes place on 26 July 2026 at the Hungaroring in Hungary. Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrives at round 11 leading the drivers' championship on 171 points.

What's at stake

George Russell sits second in the drivers' championship on 131 points ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend. Lewis Hamilton holds third place on 125 points going into round 11 of the 2026 season.

Antonelli carries a 40-point lead over Russell into the race at the Hungaroring. Hamilton starts the weekend 46 points behind Antonelli and six points behind Russell in the standings.

The Hungaroring

The race is scheduled as round 11 of the 2026 Formula 1 season on 26 July 2026. Hungary hosts this event at the Hungaroring, which is the circuit named for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris is the last winner at this circuit after taking victory at the Hungaroring in 2025. That result makes Norris the defending winner at this venue ahead of the 2026 race weekend.

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