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Where to Watch Formula 1 in the UK & F1 Calendar 2026

24/07/202504/03/2026Nyo Logan

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Where to Watch Formula 1 in the UK & Rest of the World

Formula 1 (F1) is the pinnacle of motorsport, with elite drivers, iconic circuits, and global fanfare. Whether you're a lifelong supporter or a new fan drawn to the drama of wheel-to-wheel racing, here's how and where to watch the 2026 Formula 1 season no matter where you are in the world.

Where can I watch the 2026 Formula 1 in the UK?

In the UK and the Republic of Ireland, Sky Sports F1 shows every session live including practice, qualifying, sprints, and Grands Prix. Fans can also stream races via Sky Go or NOW.

Sky Sports F1 – Full coverage of practice, qualifying, sprint races, and Grands Prix
NOW – Sky’s streaming service
Channel 4 – Free-to-air highlights and live broadcast of the British Grand Prix

(Image: Sky Sports)

2026 Formula 1 Calendar

Date	Event / Round	Circuit
11–13 Feb	Testing – FORMULA 1 ARAMCO PRE-SEASON TESTING 1 2026 (Bahrain)	Bahrain International Circuit
18–20 Feb	Testing – FORMULA 1 ARAMCO PRE-SEASON TESTING 2 2026 (Bahrain)	Bahrain International Circuit
06–08 Mar	Round 1 – FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
13–15 Mar	Round 2 – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2026	Shanghai International Circuit
27–29 Mar	Round 3 – FORMULA 1 ARAMCO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2026	Suzuka International Racing Course
10–12 Apr	Round 4 – FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2026	Bahrain International Circuit
17–19 Apr	Round 5 – FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Jeddah Street Circuit
01–03 May	Round 6 – FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2026	Miami International Autodrome
22–24 May	Round 7 – FORMULA 1 LENOVO GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2026	Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
05–07 Jun	Round 8 – FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026	Circuit de Monaco
12–14 Jun	Round 9 – FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRAN PREMIO DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA 2026	Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
26–28 Jun	Round 10 – FORMULA 1 LENOVO AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Red Bull Ring
03–05 Jul	Round 11 – FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026	Silverstone Circuit
17–19 Jul	Round 12 – FORMULA 1 MOËT & CHANDON BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Spa-Francorchamps
24–26 Jul	Round 13 – FORMULA 1 AWS HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Hungaroring
21–23 Aug	Round 14 – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2026	Circuit Zandvoort
04–06 Sep	Round 15 – FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2026	Autodromo Nazionale Monza
11–13 Sep	Round 16 – FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2026	TBC
24–26 Sep	Round 17 – FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX 2026	Baku City Circuit
09–11 Oct	Round 18 – FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX 2026	Marina Bay Street Circuit
23–25 Oct	Round 19 – FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2026	Circuit of the Americas
30 Oct – 01 Nov	Round 20 – FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO 2026	Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez
06–08 Nov	Round 21 – FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2026	Autódromo José Carlos Pace
19–21 Nov	Round 22 – FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2026	Las Vegas Street Circuit
27–29 Nov	Round 23 – FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2026	Lusail International Circuit
04–06 Dec	Round 24 – FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX 2026	Yas Marina Circuit

Where can I watch Formula 1 in the United States?

In the United States, Formula 1 is available via Apple TV for the 2026 season. Please consult your local listings for exact details of television coverage where you are.

Apple TV – F1 coverage in the USA

Where to Watch Formula 1 in Europe?

Country / Region	Broadcaster(s)
Albania	DigitAlb
Austria	Servus TV, ORF
Belgium	RTBF, Play Sports
Bosnia	Arena Sport
Bulgaria	TV Nova
Croatia	RTL
Cyprus	OmegaTV
Czech Republic and Slovakia	Nova
Denmark	TV3, Viaplay
Estonia	Go3 Estonia, TV3
Finland	Viaplay
France	Canal+
Germany	Sky Deutschland, RTL
Greece	ANT1, ANT1+
Hungary	M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
Iceland	Viaplay
Italy	Sky Italia
Kosovo	Arena Sport, Artmotion Kosovo
Latvia	Go3 Latvia, TV3
Lithuania	Go3 Lithuania, TV3
Luxembourg	RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg
Macedonia	Sport Klub
Malta	PBS Malta
Montenegro	Arena Sport
Netherlands	Viaplay
Norway	V sport 1, Viaplay
Poland	Eleven Sports
Portugal	DAZN
Romania	Antena
Serbia	Arena Sport
Slovenia	Kanal A, VOYO
Spain and Andorra	DAZN
Sweden	Viaplay
Switzerland	SRF, RSI, RTS
Turkey	beIN SPORTS
Ukraine	Setanta Ukraine
United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland	Sky Sports, Channel 4

Where to Watch Formula 1 in Africa & The Middle East?

Region / Country	Broadcaster(s)
Africa	SuperSport
MENA (Middle East & North Africa)	beIN Sports
Israel	Sport 5

Where to Watch Formula 1 in the Americas?

Country / Region	Broadcaster(s)
USA	Apple TV
Canada	RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
Mexico	TUDN, Sky Sports, Izzi
Brazil	TV Globo, sportv
Latin America	ESPN
Caribbean	Rush Sports

Where to Watch Formula 1 in Asia-Pacific & Oceania?

Country / Region	Broadcaster(s)
Australia	Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
New Zealand	Sky NZ
India	FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports
China	Shanghai TV, Guandong Television Channel, Tencent
Japan	Fuji TV
Hong Kong	beIN SPORTS, Now Sports 1 & 2
Indonesia	beIN SPORTS
Malaysia and Brunei	beIN SPORTS
Singapore	beIN SPORTS
Thailand	beIN SPORTS
Philippines	beIN SPORTS
South Korea	Coupang Play
Vietnam	K+
Cambodia	beIN SPORTS
Chinese Taipei	Videoland, ELTA
Laos	beIN SPORTS
Myanmar	Canal+ Sports, Canal+ ACTION
Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands	TVWAN Sports

Other / International

Territory	Broadcaster(s)
Armenia	FastSports
Azerbaijan	Idman Azerbaijan
Eurasia	Setanta Sports
In-Ship & In-Flight	Sport 24, Sport 24 Extra

Formula 1 TV & Streaming FAQs

Is F1 on Sky Sports in the UK?

Yes. Sky Sports F1 provides full live coverage including practice, qualifying, and both Sprint and Feature races.

Is Formula 1 available on F1 TV Pro?

Yes, F1 TV Pro includes live and on-demand coverage of all F1 sessions in supported countries.

Can I stream F1 live for free?

No. Some countries offer limited free-to-air access via local broadcasters (for example, Channel 4 in the UK provides selected live coverage and highlights). Most live coverage is subscription-based.

Is Formula 1 full races on YouTube?

No. You’ll find highlights, replays, and special features on the official F1 YouTube channel, but not live races. Full races require a subscription.

Will Formula 1 race in the UK in 2026?

The 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone takes place 03–05 July 2026.

Can you watch Formula 1 on a flight or a cruise?

Yes, it may be possible if they supply Sport 24 / Sport 24 Extra.

How can I follow every race of the 2026 season?

From live TV broadcasts to multi-platform streaming, watching Formula 1 has never been more accessible. No matter your location, there’s a way to catch every pit stop, overtake, and chequered flag moment in the 2026 season.