MotoGP – Hungarian Grand Prix – 2026

MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 – Debut at Balaton Park Circuit

For the first time in over three decades, MotoGP returns to Hungary. From June 5 to 7, 2026, the Grand Prix paddock heads to the brand-new Balaton Park Circuit in Balatonfökajar, beautifully situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. The state-of-the-art facility measures 4,075 meters in length and features 17 corners – ten left-handers and seven right-handers – with a width of 12 to 15 meters. With a capacity of up to 120,000 spectators, it ranks among the most ambitious new-build projects on the current MotoGP calendar.

Circuit and Infrastructure

Balaton Park Circuit has been purpose-built for international motorsport at the highest level. The complex includes 48 pit garages, a fully equipped media center, VIP areas, and a FIM-grade medical center. The track is protected by Tecpro barriers and meets all FIM requirements for premier-class motorcycle Grands Prix. As this is the inaugural year, no official lap records exist yet – MotoGP riders will set the first benchmark times in June 2026.

Hungary as a Motorsport Destination

Balaton Park Circuit is located approximately 90 kilometers southwest of Budapest in the Veszprém region. The area around Lake Balaton is one of Hungary’s most popular leisure destinations, offering plenty of activities beyond racing. Budapest itself is easily accessible by motorway and rail, with a major international airport. The early-June race weekend enjoys pleasant early-summer weather with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius.

Complete Schedule (Local Time Budapest, CEST)

Friday, June 5

• 08:30–08:45 – MotoE™ Free Practice
• 09:00–09:30 – Moto3™ Free Practice 1
• 09:50–10:30 – Moto2™ Free Practice 1
• 10:45–11:30 – MotoGP™ Free Practice 1
• 12:35–12:50 – MotoE™ Practice
• 13:15–13:50 – Moto3™ Practice
• 14:05–14:45 – Moto2™ Practice
• 15:00–16:00 – MotoGP™ Practice
• 17:00–17:10 – MotoE™ Qualifying 1
• 17:20–17:30 – MotoE™ Qualifying 2

Saturday, June 6

• 08:40–09:10 – Moto3™ Free Practice 2
• 09:25–09:55 – Moto2™ Free Practice 2
• 10:10–10:40 – MotoGP™ Free Practice 2
• 10:50–11:05 – MotoGP™ Qualifying 1
• 11:15–11:30 – MotoGP™ Qualifying 2
• 12:15 – MotoE™ Race 1 (7 laps)
• 12:50–13:05 – Moto3™ Qualifying 1
• 13:15–13:30 – Moto3™ Qualifying 2
• 13:45–14:00 – Moto2™ Qualifying 1
• 14:10–14:25 – Moto2™ Qualifying 2
• 15:00 – MotoGP™ Tissot Sprint
• 16:10 – MotoE™ Race 2 (7 laps)

Sunday, June 7

• 09:40–09:50 – MotoGP™ Warm-up
• 10:00 – MotoGP™ Rider Parade
• 11:00 – Moto3™ Race
• 12:15 – Moto2™ Race
• 14:00 – MotoGP™ Grand Prix

Event Details

Event: Tissot Grand Prix of Hungary
Date: June 5–7, 2026
Circuit: Balaton Park Circuit, Balatonfökajar, Hungary
Track Length: 4.075 km (2.532 mi)
Corners: 17 (10 left, 7 right)
Timezone: CEST (UTC+2)
Website: motogphungary.com