Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Betting Picks
The Formula 1 season heads to Hungary for Round 11 of its 2026 season. This race is set for 70 laps around the Hungaroring. At just under three miles (4.381km), this course has been on the circuit since 1985 and features 14 corners. These Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Betting Picks look to capitalize on the consistency of the Red Bull drivers so far this season .
This week’s picks will focus on a veteran driver who is clearly not the same dominant driver as he’s been in the past. The former champion has managed to stay in the fight though most weeks and has two podium finishes in his last three races. The other bet focuses on his teammate who has had an equally consistent 2026 campaign. This young driver has proven he is up to the task of driving the elite equipment he has earned the right to drive.
Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 Betting Picks
Isack Hadjar Top 6 Finish (+160 via FanDuel)
Red Bull elevated Isack Hadjar to the varsity squad to start the season and has seen an immediate return on its investment. The Frenchman has an average finish of 9.4 so far this year. He is on an impressive streak of six straight top 6 finishes dating back to the Canadian Grand Prix. In fact, the second Red Bull driver has finished in 6th place in three of his last four races.
This comeback drive from @Isack_Hadjar 🔥
From P21 to P6 in the Belgian Grand Prix 📈#F1 #BelgianGP pic.twitter.com/LiTEuvUmSF
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 20, 2026
Last season, Hadjar logged three top 6 finishes in his Racing Bulls ride. He struggled on the Hungaroring, but still came home in 11th place at the checkered flag. However, he was in his rookie season driving for a VCARB team that was still trying to find its speed.
BetMGM has Hadjar at +110 for a top 6 finish. You are getting much better value on FanDuel, Caesars, and the Score, who have him at almost 2 to 1 for a finish of sixth or better.
Red Bull Double Top 6 Finish (+200 via theScore)
Despite not being the most dominant team in the paddock, Red Bull is still enjoying some measure of success on the track this year. As stated above, Isack Hadjar has done well for himself as of late with his string of top 6 finishes. The 21-year old finds himself in 8th place in the driver’s standings one spot behind his veteran teammate.
This comeback drive from @Isack_Hadjar 🔥
From P21 to P6 in the Belgian Grand Prix 📈#F1 #BelgianGP pic.twitter.com/LiTEuvUmSF
— Formula 1 (@F1) July 20, 2026
Speaking of his veteran teammate, Max Verstappen has come back down to Earth this season. The four-time series champion has an average finish of 8.9 in his 2026 campaign. Despite his struggles, he has claimed six top 6 finishes in his 10 starts this year. The Dutchman has stood on the podium on three occasions this season. He has finished 6th place or better on the Hungaroring in 8 of his 12 starts. This includes back-to-back wins here in the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
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