UK viewers can watch Sunday's British Grand Prix for free as the 2026 Formula 1 campaign heats up. Channel 4 will broadcast the race live on free-to-air television from 1.30pm BST for build-up, with the main event starting at 3pm BST. No paid subscription is required.
Free-to-Air and Streaming Options
Channel 4 offers comprehensive coverage of the British Grand Prix, including pre-race analysis and post-race reactions. For those who prefer streaming, the Channel 4 app and website provide a free live stream of the broadcast. Sky Sports F1 also offers extensive coverage for subscribers, while non-subscribers can purchase a NOW Sports membership to stream the Sky Sports F1 feed. Sky Go is available for existing Sky subscribers to watch on mobile devices.
Radio Coverage
BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live audio commentary of the race. Listeners can tune in via DAB radio, the BBC Sounds app, or the BBC Sport website, making it easy to follow the action on the move.
Current Championship Standings
Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers' championship with 171 points. Team-mate George Russell is second with 131 points, while Lewis Hamilton holds third for Ferrari with 125 points. Russell arrives at Silverstone fresh from a victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, where he was joined on the podium by Max Verstappen (second) and Antonelli (third).
Lewis Hamilton's Silverstone Legacy
Hamilton has won the British Grand Prix a record nine times, including an emotional victory in 2024. Driving for Ferrari in 2026, he has shown strong pace, winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix earlier this season. After a fifth-place finish in Austria, he aims for another podium at his home race.
