# Alexander Albon at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix

Source: https://www.thef1formula.com/results/2026-hungaroring-alex-albon
Last updated: 2026-07-29

> Alexander Albon, driving for Williams at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix, concluded the race in 17th position, having started 19th on the grid, completing 68 laps and classified as "Lapped."

At the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26, Alexander Albon navigated his Williams FW48 from a 19th grid slot to a 17th-place finish at the Hungaroring, completing 68 laps of the 70-lap event. The Thai driver's race time was recorded as "+52.729" relative to the race winner's final lap, classifying him as "Lapped." This result placed him ahead of his teammate, [Carlos Sainz at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix](/results/2026-hungaroring-carlos-sainz), who finished 18th, also on 68 laps, with a time of "+52.973." The Williams team, a British constructor, aimed to optimize performance on the tight, technical circuit, which often challenges midfield teams. The official results for the 2026 season are meticulously documented by sources like the [Jolpica/Ergast — 2026 season data](https://api.jolpi.ca/ergast/f1/2026.json), providing a comprehensive record of each Grand Prix.

Albon's fastest lap of the race, a 1:25.403, was achieved on lap 57, ranking 17th overall among all competitors' fastest laps. This pace placed him in a similar performance bracket to other drivers who also finished a lap down, such as [Fernando Alonso at the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix](/results/2026-hungaroring-fernando-alonso), who finished 14th on 69 laps. The strategic demands of the Hungaroring circuit, known for its challenging corners and limited overtaking opportunities, often mean that grid position is critical. For a broader understanding of the sport's structure and regulations, the [FIA — F1 World Championship](https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship) provides detailed oversight. Despite the effort, Albon did not secure any points from this round, maintaining his season tally at 5 points. For more general information on the sport's history and technical evolution, the [Wikipedia: Formula One](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One) page offers extensive details.