Next F1 race: British Grand Prix 2026 date, start time and track guide

The next F1 race is the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, taking place from July 3 to July 5, 2026 as Round 9 of the Formula 1 World Championship. The race begins at 15:00 local time in the United Kingdom on Sunday July 5. Formula 1 now heads to one of its most historic venues, with Silverstone offering a high-speed test of aerodynamic efficiency, tyre management and driver commitment. The British Grand Prix also brings the next Sprint weekend of the 2026 season, meaning points will be available before Sunday’s main race. Last updated: June 28, 2026, after the Austrian GP

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When is the next F1 race?

The next F1 race is the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place on Sunday September 6, 2026, at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza. The race starts at 15:00 local time in italy.

What time does the next F1 race start?

The 2026 British Grand Prix starts at 15:00 local time at Silverstone (BST). This timetable covers the full British Grand Prix weekend, including Practice 1, Sprint Qualifying, the Sprint, Grand Prix Qualifying and Sunday’s main race. The schedule below automatically converts the race start time to your local timezone.

British Grand Prix 2026 race weekend schedule

Session Your Time Local Time (Silverstone)
Practice 1 03 Jul, 12:30 – 13:30 (UTC+1)
Sprint Qualifying 03 Jul, 16:30 – 17:14 (UTC+1)
Sprint 04 Jul, 12:00 – 13:00 (UTC+1)
Qualifying 04 Jul, 16:00 – 17:00 (UTC+1)
Race 05 Jul, 15:00 (UTC+1)

Where is the next F1 race?

The next Formula 1 race takes place at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England.

Circuit: Silverstone Circuit
Location: Silverstone, United Kingdom
Circuit length: 5.891 km
Race distance: 306.198 km
Number of laps: 52
First Grand Prix: 1950
Famous sections: Copse, Maggotts, Becketts, Chapel, Stowe

Silverstone is one of the fastest and most demanding circuits on the Formula 1 calendar. Its sweeping high-speed corners place huge stress on tyres and aerodynamics, while the Hangar Straight and heavy braking into Stowe create overtaking opportunities.

Silverstone | Formula 1

How to watch the next F1 race

Fans around the world can watch the next Formula 1 race live through official broadcast partners covering the full race weekend.

United Kingdom and Ireland

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Sky Sports F1 holds exclusive live coverage of every session. Streaming access is available via NOW from £14.99, while highlights and condensed versions are offered on YouTube and Channel 4, keeping UK fans fully up to date with the next F1 race.

United States

In the United States, Apple TV replaces ESPN for the 2026 season. Fans can subscribe for $12.99 per month or $99 per year, with Family Sharing for six users. Apple One bundles start at $19.95 and include Apple TV with Music, TV+, Arcade, iCloud+, News+, and Fitness+.

Australia

Australian fans can watch all sessions live on Fox Sports, with streaming via Kayo. Free Practice, Qualifying, and the main race promise full-speed action, strategy, and excitement, giving viewers the first real look at the new 2026 cars under race conditions.

Canada

Canadian F1 fans have their coverage provided by TSN in English and RDS in French.

New Zealand

New Zealand viewers can watch the weekend live on Sky Sports NZ, including Free Practice sessions, Qualifying, and the race. Highlights will also appear on YouTube, while Total-Motorsport.com provides live blogs, updates, and expert analysis throughout the F1 2026 Season weekend.

Why the next F1 race matters

The next F1 race at Silverstone follows the Austrian Grand Prix, where George Russell claimed victory for Mercedes as Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli chased him to the flag.

Silverstone should provide a very different test to the Red Bull Ring. Austria rewarded traction, braking stability and straight-line efficiency, while the British Grand Prix places far greater emphasis on high-speed balance and aerodynamic confidence.

The Sprint format also adds extra importance to the weekend. Teams will have only one practice session before Sprint Qualifying, making set-up choices more aggressive and increasing the chance of mistakes.

As Round 9 of the 2026 season, the British Grand Prix arrives at a significant stage of the championship. Mercedes remain the benchmark at the front, but Ferrari, Red Bull and McLaren will all see Silverstone as a key opportunity to prove their cars can compete across one of F1’s most complete circuits.

Standings before the next race

Drivers’ Championship top three:

  1. Kimi Antonelli – 171 points
  2. George Russell – 131 points
  3. Lewis Hamilton – 125 points

Constructors’ Championship top three:

  1. Mercedes – 302 points
  2. Ferrari – 204 points
  3. McLaren – 159 points

Next F1 race FAQ

When is the next F1 race?

The next F1 race is the 2026 British Grand Prix, which takes place on Sunday July 5, 2026, starting at 15:00 local time in the United Kingdom.

Where is the next Formula 1 race?

The next race takes place at Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire, England.

What time does the next F1 race start?

The race starts at 15:00 local time (BST) on Sunday July 5.

How many races are left in the 2026 F1 season?

After the 2026 British Grand Prix, there are 13 races remaining in the 22 race 2026 Formula 1 calendar.

Who won the last F1 race?

The previous race was the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix, which was won by George Russell for Mercedes.

British GP Coverage 

The next F1 race is the British Grand Prix at Silverstpone. Follow our full British Grand Prix race hub for the latest news, session results and race coverage.