Where can I watch F1 in the UK?
Which streaming services show F1 races? When's the next Formula One race? And how much will it cost me to watch the full race season or a one-off race? We answer your questions.
Key takeaways
Sky Sports F1 is the only place showing every practice session, qualifying, sprint and race live throughout the season in the UK and Ireland.
If you want free-to-air coverage, Channel 4 will continue to show highlights of every race. It will also broadcast the British Grand Prix live under its current deal running through 2026.
We also see NOW offering a more flexible way to watch Sky Sports F1. Its Sports passes let you stream live F1 without committing to a long-term contract.
F1 TV Pro still cannot show live races in the UK due to Sky’s exclusive rights. Other options, such as F1 TV Access, may be available for replays and additional non-live content.
Where can I watch F1 in 2026?
You can watch Formula 1 in the UK in 2026 through a mix of paid live coverage and free highlights, depending on how you choose to follow the season.
The 2026 Formula 1 calendar includes races around the world, and UK viewers can watch every Grand Prix either live or as highlights.
Below, we explain where to watch Formula 1 in the UK, which channels show live races, and what you might pay to follow the full season.
What TV channels offer F1?
If you’re an F1 fanatic, then you’re going to have to take out a Sky package in order to watch every race.
Sky has a dedicated F1 channel which includes coverage of every race weekend, from Friday practice sessions right through qualifying on Saturday to the race on Sunday.
Sky offers a dedicated F1 package which costs £15 to £20 a month on a 31-day rolling contract, depending on current promotions, and requires an existing Sky TV subscription.
Alternatively you can pay £22 a month for 24 months for the full Sky Sports package, including access to the Premier League.
You may find that it’s more affordable to bundle your broadband and TV rather than paying for an add-on. Sky offers you the chance to take out fibre broadband, its sports and ultimate TV packages, plus Netflix and pay as you go calls via landline for £59 using its Sky Stream set top box.
You can choose to go with EE and take out its Big Sport package, along with its Fibre 2 broadband service, including landline calls, but this will cost £72.99 to £77.99 per month on a 24-month contract.
If you are an existing EE/BT customer, you can pay for a Big Sport package for £51 a month on a 24 month contract.
NOW also offers Sports memberships, including monthly and day options. Prices and saver deals change regularly, so check the latest cost before signing up.
You can also watch F1 highlights and July’s British Grand Prix on Channel 4.
Which channels offer live F1 coverage?
Sky Sports is the main UK home of Formula 1 and holds live rights in the UK and Ireland until 2034.
In 2026, Channel 4 will continue to show free-to-air highlights of every race, plus live coverage of the British Grand Prix.
What coverage do you get on F1 TV?
If you’re a true F1 diehard, then you can also subscribe to F1 TV. This separate streaming service is home to tons of bonus content, including tons of pre and post race chat and analysis, highlights, documentaries and official F1 archive.
This means you can watch highlights of every season going right back to 1970, allowing you to see how cars, drivers and tracks have evolved as well as reliving classic races and rivalries.
During races you can follow live data including tyre usage, telemetry and live maps, bringing the race to life.
In the UK, F1 TV Access costs £2.29 per month or £19.99 per year. It does not include live race coverage, but it does offer features such as live timing, highlights, documentaries and archive content. You can stream it via Amazon’s Firestick and Fire TV range, Roku and Chromecast, as well as on iOS and Android.
It can be a useful second-screen option during a race, with live data on your phone while you watch the race through Sky or NOW on your TV.
Where can I watch F1 highlights?
F1 highlights are shown on Sky as well as every race weekend on Channel 4. You can also watch highlights on the official F1 YouTube channel.
Which races are shown on which TV channel?
All Formula 1 races in the 2026 season will be shown live on Sky Sports F1, from the opening race of the season through to the final Grand Prix.
The British Grand Prix will also be broadcast live on Channel 4, alongside Sky Sports F1. Channel 4 additionally shows highlights of every other race throughout the season.
What's the F1 race calendar for 2026?
Race | Date |
|---|---|
Australia, Melbourne | March 6–8 |
China, Shanghai (Sprint) | March 13–15 |
Japan, Suzuka | March 27–29 |
USA, Miami (Sprint) | May 1–3 |
Canada, Montreal (Sprint) | May 22–24 |
Monaco, Monaco | June 5–7 |
Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona | June 12–14 |
Austria, Spielberg | June 26–28 |
Great Britain, Silverstone (Sprint) | July 3–5 |
Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps | July 17–19 |
Hungary, Budapest | July 24–26 |
Netherlands, Zandvoort (Sprint) | August 21–23 |
Italy, Monza | September 4–6 |
Spain, Madrid | September 11–13 |
Azerbaijan, Baku | September 24–26 |
Singapore, Singapore (Sprint) | October 9–11 |
USA, Austin | October 23–25 |
Mexico, Mexico City | October 30–November 1 |
Brazil, São Paulo | November 6–8 |
USA, Las Vegas | November 19–21 |
Qatar, Lusail | November 27–29 |
Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina | December 4–6 |
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