British Grand Prix 2026
The home of Formula 1. Silverstone hosted the very first World Championship race in 1950 and remains one of the fastest, most demanding circuits on the calendar, drawing hundreds of thousands of passionate British fans each year.
Race Information
Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone, Northamptonshire, UK
52
5.891 km
1950
Max Verstappen (1:27.097, 2020)
About Silverstone Circuit
Silverstone is the birthplace of Formula 1. On 13 May 1950, the former Royal Air Force airfield in Northamptonshire hosted the first ever Formula 1 World Championship race, won by Giuseppe Farina in an Alfa Romeo. Since that historic day, Silverstone has been an almost constant presence on the calendar and is widely regarded as one of the greatest circuits in the sport, beloved by drivers for its fast, flowing character and by fans for the incredible atmosphere.
The modern Silverstone layout is one of the longest and fastest on the calendar at 5.891 kilometres. The sequence of corners from Copse through Maggotts, Becketts, and Chapel is considered by many drivers to be the finest set of corners in all of motorsport, demanding absolute commitment at speeds exceeding 280 km/h while the car changes direction multiple times in quick succession. The Stowe corner, Vale chicane, and Club complex provide overtaking opportunities, while the Wellington Straight and Hangar Straight allow cars to reach top speed.
The British Grand Prix routinely attracts the largest crowd of any F1 race, with over 400,000 spectators attending across the weekend. The passionate British fans, many of whom camp on-site for the entire event, create an atmosphere that is unmatched anywhere else on the calendar. Lewis Hamilton's record eight victories at Silverstone have made the circuit synonymous with his greatness, while the 2021 and 2022 races produced some of the most dramatic moments in recent F1 history. The British Grand Prix is one of the races shown live on free-to-air television on Channel 4, making it accessible to the widest possible UK audience.
How to Watch the British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix is one of the flagship events shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (free-to-air). This makes it one of the most accessible races for UK viewers, with no subscription required to watch live on Channel 4.
Streaming options include Sky Go, NOW TV, and Channel 4's online platform. The race takes place in UK local time, so no early mornings or late nights required. Visit our TV schedule page for full session times.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters worldwide.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
| 2024 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Carlos Sainz | Ferrari |
| 2021 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |