Will the weather influence the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend?

The Hungarian Grand Prix has produced plenty of memorable weather-affected races over the years, with some editions heavily disrupted by torrential rain while others have been run in scorching sunshine. One of the most unforgettable came in 2021, when a heavy downpour just before the start turned the race on its head and ultimately paved the way for Esteban Ocon to claim the first - and so far only - Formula 1 victory of his career.

Friday is expected to be dry at the Hungaroring, with a 4% chance of rain, according to The Weather Channel. Temperatures will reach a high of 24°C, while conditions are forecast to be mainly sunny, with only a few clouds expected during the afternoon. A north-northwesterly wind of 15 to 30 km/h is also forecast throughout the day.

Saturday will see temperatures rise, with a high of 28°C forecast. Conditions are expected to remain generally sunny, although a few afternoon clouds are possible. The chance of rain drops further to just 2%, while southwesterly winds of 10 to 15 km/h are expected throughout the day.

As for Sunday, race day, temperatures are expected to climb further, with a high of 31°C forecast. Conditions will be hot, with a mix of sunshine and clouds throughout the day. The chance of rain increases slightly to 13%, while southerly winds of 15 to 30 km/h are expected.

The Hungarian Grand Prix will once again run under the standard Formula 1 weekend format. Friday begins with Free Practice 1 at 13:30 CET (12:30 BST), followed by Free Practice 2 at 17:00 CET (16:00 BST). Free Practice 3 takes place on Saturday at 12:30 CET (11:30 BST), before qualifying gets underway at 16:00 CET (15:00 BST). The race will then start on Sunday at 15:00 CET (14:00 BST). The full weekend schedule can be found below.