How to watch F1 in the UK: Your ultimate 2026 viewing guide
15 January 2026The 2026 Formula 1 season marks the beginning of a revolutionary new era. With brand-new power units, redesigned agile cars and the potential for a reshuffled grid, many fans across the UK are asking the same question: where to watch F1 live in 2026?
Whether you want every second of testing and practice or just the Sunday highlights, here is the updated guide on how to catch all 24 Grand Prix.
Sky Sports F1: The exclusive live home of F1
Sky Sports remains the home of F1 in the UK, where you can watch every single session of the 2026 season live.
- What’s included: Live coverage of every Practice, Qualifying, Sprint, and Grand Prix.
- Analysis: Access to the Sky Pad and a line-up of experts for technical breakdowns of the new 2026 aero regulations.
- On the go: Sky Go allows subscribers to stream races on mobile or tablet devices.
2026 Pricing
Sky Sports packages typically start around £22 per month as an add-on, though bundle deals often provide better value for new customers.
How to watch F1 in the UK without Sky
For fans who are looking to access the sport without a long-term contract, there are two routes:
NOW (flexible streaming)
If you don't want a contract, NOW (formerly Now TV) is the best way to watch F1 live. You get the exact same Sky Sports F1 feed, but via an app.
- Day membership: £14.99 (Perfect for one-off races like Monaco or Silverstone).
- Month membership: £34.99 (Usually available with an added promotion such as the first month free).
Channel 4 (free highlights)
Channel 4 continues to be the home of free-to-air Formula 1 in the UK for 2026.
- Highlights: Comprehensive coverage of Qualifying and Race sessions, usually airing a few hours after the chequered flag has fallen.
- The British Grand Prix: Per the current agreement, Channel 4 will broadcast the 2026 British Grand Prix live, including practice and qualifying.
Why isn’t F1 TV Pro available in the UK?
Despite its popularity in the US and Europe, F1 TV Pro is not available in the UK for 2026. This is due to Sky’s exclusive broadcasting rights deal, which runs through 2029.
While UK fans can subscribe to the "F1 TV Access" tier for live timing and delayed replays, the live-streaming Pro service remains geo-blocked.
Don't miss the 2026 British Grand Prix
The Grand Prix at Silverstone is the highlight of the motorsport calendar in the UK. And for the first time in 30 years, five British drivers – Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Ollie Bearman and Arvid Lindblad – will start their home race at the British Grand Prix in 2026.
