The British Grand Prix is set to take place from July 3 to July 5 at Silverstone, with the Sprint race returning to the iconic circuit for the first time in over two decades. Drivers including Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris will compete in the 52-lap main event on Sunday, July 5.
Key Details of the Weekend
Hamilton, who has won a record nine times at Silverstone, last triumphed at the circuit in 2024 while driving for Mercedes before moving to Ferrari in 2025. He enters the weekend after finishing fifth at the Austrian Grand Prix, while fellow Brit George Russell secured pole position there. Red Bull's Verstappen, currently seventh in the standings, comes off a runner-up finish in Austria.
Norris, winner of the 2025 British GP after securing pole, will aim to defend his title. The weekend also marks the first Sprint race at Silverstone in 21 years, scheduled for 12pm on Saturday, July 4. Dry conditions are expected with temperatures around the mid-20s Celsius.
How to Watch on TV
In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast all practice sessions, qualifying, the Sprint, and the Grand Prix. Subscriptions start at £35 per month for the Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, rising to £44 for the Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle, which includes 135 channels plus Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+. Existing Sky TV customers can add Sky Sports from £20 per month. Contracts run for 24 months, with prices subject to change.
Channel 4 will also air the British GP, with build-up coverage beginning at 1:30pm on Sunday. Virgin Media offers Sky Sports channels through its Sport bundle, which includes over 200 channels, free Netflix, and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £54.99 per month, increasing to £58.99 from April 2027 and £62.99 from April 2028.
Live Attendance Options
For those wishing to attend in person, last-minute tickets remain available but are expensive. VIP and hospitality packages via Seat Unique start at £1,410 per person. Prices may fluctuate daily.
