The F1 Grand Prix in Budapest has been arranged every year since 1986, and every year hotels, apartments, and restaurants are filled up with people coming to Budapest to see and, experience the annual Formula One Grand Prix in town. If you plan to come, make sure to book your hotel room or apartment well in time; if not, it might be too late, or you will have to sleep in some hidden camping somewhere in the forest, as everything else will be full!

Formula One Budapest 2026

July 24 – July 26, 2026
Track: Hungaroring

For more information on how you can watch this event on the Internet (if you can not be there at Hungaroring), read the following article.

Who will win the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2026?

In 2025, Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix, narrowly holding off his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. In 2024, Oscar Piastri took his maiden Formula 1 win at Hungary, after a dramatic intra-team situation where Norris eventually handed the lead via team orders.

Looking ahead to 2026, McLaren seem strong contenders — Norris and Piastri both already have recent wins and solid form. But don’t count out Red Bull, Mercedes or even Ferrari, depending on how they develop their cars. Strategy, tyre wear (Hungaroring is tough), and weather could all be deciding factors.

Where can I buy tickets for the Formula One race at Hungaroring?

There are lots of websites selling tickets for the Formula One race at Hungaroring. A very good website for buying tickets is https://shop.motorsport.tickets/.

If there are no tickets left and you are desperate to buy one or more tickets for the Hungarian Grand Prix, then it is possible to buy tickets from others at Viagogo. But, you should know that the prices are higher than if you buy the tickets directly, and there are always risks when buying tickets online in this way.

Where to stay if you come to Budapest for the Hungarian Grand Prix?

As Hunaroring is a good distance outside Budapest, many people are considering where to live. The area around the Hungaroring is quite desolate and abandoned, so the best thing is to stay in Budapest and only travel to the track on Sunday (and possibly on Saturday if you want to catch the race that day).

Below is a map showing Budapest and various hotels in the city center. It is easy to arrange a taxi via the hotel to transport you to the Hungaroring if desired.

How can I travel to Hungaroring from Budapest?

It is quite complicated to get to Hungaroring. For this reason, many people use taxis to travel to the venue during the competition days. A taxi is quite expensive, so if you want to save money, you could consider the public transportation solution. But, how much does a taxi really cost? It depends, but in 2023, the official taxi partner of the Formula One race was Bolt. If you order a taxi through them to Hungaroring, a normal taxi would cost about 40-50 Euros. Is that too much? Follow the public transportation instructions below.

The public transportation methods change frequently, but in recent years, the best option for traveling to Hungaroring has been the following.

1. Travel to the end station of the red metro Örz Vezér Tere.
2. Travel with HEV 8 (green train) from Örz Vezér Tere to Kerepes.
3. Travel from Kerepes with special Volanbusz to Hungaroring gate 3.

When the race is finished and you want to get back to Budapest, do the following.

1. Travel with Volanbusz from Hungaroring to Gödöllö.
2. Travel by train or HEV from Gödöllö to Budapest.

A good thing is that you will not be alone, as thousands of others travel to and from Hungaroring in the same way. In other words, follow the crowd, and ask for help if you are insecure or need help.

When was the first Grand Prix race arranged in Budapest?

The first Formula One Championship was held at Hungaroring in 1986. That was quite revolutionary, as Hungary was still behind the Iron Curtain at that time. Since then the annual race at Hungaroring has become a tradition and a highlight in the calendar of sports fans in Hungary.

The current contract has ensured that Hungary will arrange an annual Formula One race until 2032.

Is there anything else I should pay attention to as I attend the Formula One race at Hungaroring?

The Hungarian Grand Prix is arranged in the middle of the summer. As a result, you should be prepared for extreme heat and strong sun. In other words, bring lots of sun cream along and you should probably add sun lotion to your skin several times while you are at the track. Another important thing is to drink enough water, besides all the alcoholic drinks many people consume while at the track.

If you have sensitive ears or just want to take good care of them, it might be wise to bring some earplugs. If you want to listen to live commentators on the radio, bring a headset that quiets the noise from the surroundings while giving you live reports from the race directly into your ears.

It isn’t a big problem, but wherever there are people, there are thieves. Watch out for your belongings at the track and even more so as you travel to and from the track and stand in line to enter or leave Hungaroring. You should also pay attention so that you don’t leave your backpack or other belongings at the metro, in the taxi, or at the racing track!

Want to know more about other events in Budapest? Click the link to find information about other festivals, concerts, and events taking place in Budapest and around Hungary.

Do not forget, we can also help you with your private airport transfer, booking of river cruises, enjoyable wine-tasting experiences, private guided tours in Budapest, and so much more. Look around here at www.hungarybudapestguide.com and be inspired!

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It started as a simple run, but it has become one of the most popular sports events in Budapest. The atmosphere is fantastic and due to the fact that it is in the evening, you avoid the extreme heat, and you get to see the beautiful city of Budapest at night. All distances start by the Castle Garden (Várkert). This is located on the Buda side, just below the castle (next to the Danube). From there you will run along the Danube towards Margaret Island. This makes you able to see the most famous Parliament building in the world with its beautiful illumination while running. You will later run in the castle district, through the tunnel, and in the area near the Chain Bridge. All in all, a fantastic experience. Throughout the race there are so-called pacers helping you keep your pace. In other words, if you plan on running at a pace of 5 minutes per kilometer, follow the person running with a sign telling you that they are keeping that pace.

Budapest Night Run 2026

Date: August 29, 2026
More information and registration: https://futas.maratonman.hu/generali-night-run

The earlier you register, the cheaper it gets. If you are very late, you can register on the spot before the race, but then you should arrive early to make sure everything gets finished in time before the race.

There are also races for kids, meaning that this is an event for the entire family.

Would you like to see more what the event is about? Look at the official event video from 2022.

Would you like to read more about other sports events, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and happenings in Budapest? Take a look at our Budapest calendar.

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The exact route of the half marathon hasn’t been set yet, but no matter where the half marathon will be held, you will run along scenic routes in Budapest and it is going to be a fantastic experience!

There isn’t much information available in English about the event yet, but the online registration for the event can be found at https://halfmarathon.runinbudapest.com/

If you use the page above and combine it with Google Translate, you should be able to succeed!

Wizz Air Half Marathon 2026

Date: 6 September

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore Budapest while running and enjoying yourself. If you want to read more about other running competitions or events in Budapest, just look around in our Budapest Guide. Here you will find information about what is happening in the city, but also information about the most important sights the city has to offer, the coolest activities, public transport and many other exciting topics.

Did you know that Wizz Air arranges running competitions, not only in Budapest, but also in lots of other cities in Europe? One of the biggest events is the Wizz Air half-marathon in Rome, but they also arrange full marathon races in Skopje in Macedonia, in Venice in Italy, in Sofia in Bulgaria, in Milano in Italy, and a half-marathon in the city of London. Isn’t that a fantastic way of exploring cities in Europe while running?

Several of these locations not only include a full marathon on their list, but also half-marathons and 10,000 meter races. As a result, you should read more about all those other events as well, even though you still feel afraid of running a full marathon.

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It is possible to run as a couple, you can run a set distance on Saturday and then run more on Sunday. There are also races for children, for families, and there is even a walking competition you can be a part of during this event in Budapest.

Would you like to participate in this event? Or maybe you want to know more about the options and the different distances? You can find more information at https://marathon.runinbudapest.com/

The competitions normally start from the Pazmany Peter setany (close to the Petofi bridge on the Buda side).

Budapest Marathon 2026

Dates: October 10-11

Is this an activity for you?

Are you used to running? If you have some experience, then you probably have a feeling about whether or not this is a task you can overcome. If running 5km makes you scared, you shouldn’t start with a marathon. Instead, start running 5km and then do a couple of races in which you run 5-6km. Later you can increase the distance and start running 10km, 15km, and maybe even try a half-marathon after some months. It is important, however, to take it step by step. Going for a marathon without the correct preparations can have a bad effect in several ways; you might get discouraged, and it is much easier to get injured.

As a result, take it step by step, and if you feel like, run in the Wizz Air half marathon in Budapest first. If you feel like it was a success, you could consider running the full marathon in Budapest later!

It is also worth remembering that several distances are available during this event. In other words, you can run even though you do not run a full marathon.

A short history lesson.

There has been arranged an annual marathon in Budapest since 1961. There was a change around 1984, and since 2009, the name-giver to the marathon is SPAR. The best time ever run in the present era in this marathon is from 1984 when Zoltan Kiss ran the distance in 2 hours and 15 minutes.

The number of participants varies each year, but it is normally between 30,000-40,000 participants running the different races.

The route starts near the Petofi bridge on the Buda side. There is no fixed route for the Budapest marathon, meaning that there are minor and sometimes bigger changes to the route every year.

What can you see while participating in Budapest marathon?

The main goal for marathon runners in Budapest is to finish the race. But while running, you will see fantastic buildings and attractions in Budapest. Some attractions you will see while running are the Hungarian Parliament, the Castle, the Gellert Hill, the Chain Bridge, the Margaret Bridge, Margaret Island, the shoes by the Danube, the Fishermen’s Bastion, the Matthias Church, and many other fantastic buildings.

Your energy will heavily influence whether or not you will be able to enjoy what you see or if all your focus will be on reaching the finish line. No matter what, the amazing atmosphere in Budapest and being surrounded by beautiful buildings and the Danube will for sure bring extra energy to your body!

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