The 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix runs from Friday, July 3rd to Sunday, July 5th with F2, F3 and F1 Academy all on the full Sprint weekend support bill at Silverstone.
F1 returns to one of its most historic venues for the ninth round of the season and a major home race for several British drivers.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli heads to Silverstone with a commanding lead, as George Russell’s recent Austrian GP win moved him back into second place in the standings, ahead of Lewis Hamilton who claimed his first Ferrari victory in Barcelona.
Track action kicks off on Friday morning with the junior categories before F1 takes center stage later in the day with only one full practice session before Sprint Qualifying, making every minute on track especially valuable.
Saturday keeps the pressure high with the Sprint in the middle of the day and full Grand Prix qualifying later in the afternoon.
The headline 2026 Formula 1 British Grand Prix race caps off the weekend on Sunday starting at 15:00 local time, featuring 52 laps of non-stop action covering a total distance of approximately 306 kilometers.
How to watch: Sky Sports F1 will offer live coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom, while Apple TV will give subscribers in the U.S full‑weekend access to every practice, qualifying and race session plus on‑board cameras.
Full F1 British Grand Prix 2026 schedule
| Day/Event | UK Time (BST) | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 3 | ||
| F1 Academy Free Practice | 07:45 – 08:25 | 14:45 – 15:25 |
| F3 Free Practice | 08:50 – 09:35 | 15:50 – 16:35 |
| F2 Free Practice | 10:00 – 10:45 | 17:00 – 17:45 |
| F1 Free Practice | 12:30 – 13:30 | 19:30 – 20:30 |
| F3 Qualifying | 14:00 – 14:30 | 21:00 – 21:30 |
| F2 Qualifying | 14:55 – 15:25 | 21:55 – 22:25 |
| F1 Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 – 17:14 | 23:55 – 00:14 |
| F1 Academy Qualifying | 18:00 – 18:30 | 01:00 – 01:30 |
| Saturday, July 4 | ||
| Formula 3 Sprint Race (18 Laps) | 09:35 – 10:20 | 16:35 – 17:20 |
| Formula 1 Sprint Race (17 Laps) | 12:00 – 13:00 | 19:00 – 20:00 |
| Formula 2 Sprint Race (21 Laps) | 13:45 – 14:35 | 20:45 – 21:35 |
| Formula 1 Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 | 23:00 – 00:00 |
| F1 Academy Reverse Grid Race (13 Laps) | 18:05 – 18:35 | 01:05 – 01:35 |
| Sunday, July 5 | ||
| Formula 3 Feature Race (22 Laps) | 08:25 – 09:15 | 15:25 – 16:15 |
| F1 Academy Feature Race (13 Laps) | 10:00 – 10:30 | 17:00 – 17:30 |
| Formula 2 Feature Race (29 Laps) | 11:15 – 12:20 | 18:15 – 20:20 |
| Formula 1 Race (52 Laps) | 15:00 – 17:00 | 22:00 – 00:00 |
