It’s that time of year again. Channel 4 has full live coverage of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend.

The British GP has always been special but it carries an extra weight now as the only race on the 2026 calendar that is available on free-to-air TV.

While Sky Sports offer in-depth live coverage through the F1 season, Channel 4 carry the responsibility of bringing the sport to the nation – both through their highlights and live coverage of Silverstone.

Significant regulation changes have brought an overhaul to the cars in 2026 – smaller and lighter models with new power units that run on sustainable fuels – and a host of new tactics for the drivers and their teams to master as a result.

Sky Sports F1 is the home of live TV coverage in the UK for the 2026 F1 season but Channel 4 will offer free-to-air broadcasts throughout the campaign.

Radio Times brings you the complete guide to watching Formula 1 on Channel 4, including details of live coverage and highlights.

Formula 1 on Channel 4 in 2026

Channel 4 will broadcast a weekly highlights show featuring the whole C4 F1 team.

Highlights shows usually take place later in the evening on the same day as any given qualifying session or grand prix.

You can check out specific timings each week through our TV guide and you can tune in via Channel 4 on TV, and Channel4.com online via a range of devices.

In addition to highlights, the British Grand Prix will be the only live race on Channel 4 in 2026.

Channel 4 currently sub-lets British Grand Prix coverage from Sky, and this looks set to continue indefinitely.

Formula 1 has been broadcast on Channel 4 since 2016 after the BBC relinquished the rights three years before its deal expired due to budget cuts.

Channel 4 F1 presenters

  • Steve Jones – Presenter
  • Lee McKenzie – Presenter
  • Alex Jacques – Commentator
  • Jolyon Palmer – Commentator
  • David Coulthard – Pundit
  • Mark Webber – Pundit
  • Billy Monger – Pundit
  • Alice Powell – Pundit
  • Claire Williams – Pundit
  • Ariana Bravo – Reporter
  • Lawrence Barretto – Reporter

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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.