How to watch the 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix
22 June 2026Formula 1 returns to Silverstone from 2-5 July as the world’s fastest drivers battle it out at the home of British motorsport.
For those who can’t make it trackside and are watching the action from their sofa, there are plenty of ways to watch every lap of the 2026 British Grand Prix weekend.
From Free Practice to Qualifying and from the Sprint to the Grand Prix itself, here's everything you need to know about British Grand Prix TV coverage in the UK.
Where to watch the British Grand Prix 2026
If you're wondering where to watch the British Grand Prix, fans in the UK have several options, with both subscription and free-to-air coverage available throughout the weekend.
Sky Sports F1
Sky Sports F1 remains the home of Formula 1 in the UK, offering live coverage of every session from Silverstone.
Fans with a Sky TV package can add Sky Sports through a rolling monthly subscription, giving access to every practice session, Qualifying, Sprint and the British Grand Prix live.
As well as the on-track action, Sky Sports F1 provides extensive build-up, expert analysis and exclusive interviews across the weekend.
NOW
For fans without a Sky contract, NOW offers a flexible alternative for watching the British Grand Prix live.
Sports memberships provide access to all Sky Sports channels, including Sky Sports F1, while shorter passes are ideal for viewers who only want to watch the Silverstone race weekend.
How to watch the British Grand Prix for free
Channel 4
For fans searching for free British Grand Prix coverage, Channel 4 will once again broadcast the race live in 2026.
That means viewers across the UK can watch the British Grand Prix on TV free of charge, either through traditional television coverage or via Channel 4's streaming platforms.
The British Grand Prix remains the only Formula 1 race shown live on free-to-air television in the UK.
When is the British Grand Prix Formula 1 2026?
The 2026 British Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, 5 July at 15:00 local time. Below are the key Formula 1 session times across the weekend.
Date | Time | Session |
Friday, 3 July | 12:30 | Free Practice 1 |
Friday, 3 July | 16:00 | Sprint Qualifying |
Saturday, 4 July | 12:00 | Sprint |
Saturday, 4 July | 16:00 | Qualifying |
Sunday, 5 July | 15:00 | British Grand Prix |
All times are local (BST). Check our event timetable page for the full weekend schedule.
Home heroes aiming for Silverstone glory
Not only is Lando Norris the reigning British World Champion, but he is also last year’s British Grand Prix winner, and will be hoping to add another home win to his growing list of achievements in front of a packed home crowd.
Having already won the opening round of the season, and with the class-of-the-field Mercedes at his disposal, George Russell will also be one to watch at his home event, while seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, fresh off the back of his first win with Ferrari, will be aiming to write another chapter in his remarkable Silverstone story.
Young talents Ollie Bearman and Arvid Lindblad will also be racing at their home Grand Prix, looking to impress in front of fans who have followed their rise through the ranks.
