FORMULA ONE has returned to the United Kingdom for 2026 with the annual race at the iconic Silverstone circuit, and fans can watch all of the action for FREE.
is looking to win his TENTH Grand Prix at his home track – he holds the record of any driver in history.
Mercedes’ teammates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell currently lead the Drivers Championship Credit: PA
The British Grand Prix has been on the F1 calendar since it started in 1950 Credit: Getty
This race is the ninth round of the 2026 season, which has seen the in the sport’s history.
So far, Mercedes have won seven of the eight races, with only Lewis Hamilton at Barcelona-Catalunya stopping that being a full house.
19-year-old driver Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers championship after winning five of those races.
has endured a difficult start under the new regulations – four-time world champion only landed his first podium finish in Austria last week when he finished behind winner George Russell.
Russell is looking to become the 14th British driver to win the historic race, just one year on from topping the podium.
has all the details on where fans can watch the race this weekend without paying a penny.
Where to watch F1 British Grand Prix for FREE
- The entire race weekend will be available to watch without paying a penny on Channel 4.
- Motorsport fans can also stream the action live on Channel 4’s streaming service.
- Alternatively, ‘s live blog will bring you lap-by-lap updates from Silverstone on race day.
Channel 4’s F1 British GP schedule
This race weekend is a sprint race, meaning there is a shorter race taking place on the Saturday before the main Grand Prix on Sunday.
All times are in BST
Friday, July 3
- 12.25pm – 1.35pm – F1 British GP Practice 1
- 4pm – 5.45pm – F1 British GP Sprint Qualifying
Saturday, July 4
- 11am – 1pm: F1 British GP Sprint Race
- 3pm – 6pm: F1 British GP Qualifying
Sunday, July 5
- 1.30pm – 2.30pm: F1 British GP build up
- 2.30pm – 5pm: F1 British GP Race
- 5pm – 6pm: F1 British GP reaction
- 12.30am – 1.20am: F1 British GP highlights
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