Silverstone returns to the F1 calendar for a Sprint weekend at the 2026 British Grand Prix, with all sessions streamed live on Sky Sports and free replay on Sky One for subscribers. Thursday’s programme begins at 2 pm with a drivers’ press conference, followed by Friday practice and Sprint qualifying.

George Russell heads into Silverstone after clinching victory in Austria, trimming Kimi Antonelli’s championship gap to 40 points and targeting his first win on home soil. Lewis Hamilton, nine‑time British GP champion, aims to salvage his mid‑season title hopes after a disappointing finish for Ferrari last weekend.

Max Verstappen remains a threat to the British party, while McLaren’s Lando Norris seeks to repeat his 2025 Silverstone triumph. Fellow Brits Oliver Bearman and Arvid Lindblad will chase points, and the Sprint format reintroduces Friday competition for the first time since 2021.

The 3.661‑mile circuit offers overtaking through The Loop and the high‑speed Hangar Straight, with forecasts calling for dry, mid‑20s weather all weekend. Viewers can watch via the Sky Sports app or stream on NOW without a contract, ensuring unrestricted access to the Sunday 3 pm race.