Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are among the many drivers returning to Silverstone this weekend as the long-lasting monitor additionally hosts a Dash race for the primary time in additional than 20 years
This weekend will see one of many most-hotly anticipated occasions within the UK sports activities calendar as Method 1 involves Silverstone. On Sunday (July 5), the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen will battle it out over 52 laps within the British Grand Prix.
Hamilton will really feel at dwelling as he returns to Silverstone, the place he’s gained a file 9 instances in his profession. He final gained in 2024 whereas nonetheless driving for Mercedes, earlier than he joined Ferrari the next 12 months.
Hamilton heads into the GP following final week’s Austrian Grand Prix, which noticed the Ferrari driver end fifth, whereas fellow Brit George Russell got here in pole place. Purple Bull’s Verstappen has had a blended begin to the season, presently sitting in seventh however coming off the again of a runner-up end in Austria.
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Norris was the winner eventually 12 months’s British GP as he secured pole on his method to profitable his first Championship. There will probably be motion happening throughout the weekend as Silverstone can also be internet hosting a Dash race for the primary time in 21 years.
It appears to be like set to be dry situations for the drivers with no rain forecast throughout the weekend, whereas temperatures are anticipated to be across the mid-20s. With that, right here’s the right way to watch the British Grand Prix.
When is the British Grand Prix?
The British Grand Prix is happening throughout the weekend of Friday, July 3, to Sunday, July 5. The Dash is scheduled for 12pm on Saturday, with the Grand Prix itself as a result of get underway at 3pm on Sunday.
Sky Sports activities, HBO Max, Netflix and Disney+ with Final TV package deal
Sky has upgraded its Final TV and Sky Sports activities bundle to now embody HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, discovery+ and Hayu, in addition to 135 channels and full Sky protection of Method 1.
Sky broadcasts each follow, qualifier and race all through the season, in addition to unique protection of the Premier League, EFL, darts and golf.
watch the British Grand Prix
The British Grand Prix will probably be broadcast on Sky Sports activities within the UK, that means Method 1 followers will want a Sky package deal in the event that they need to tune in. These begin at £35 per 30 days for the Important TV and Sky Sports activities bundle, rising to £44 for the Final TV and Sky Sports activities bundle.
Each choices present entry to each follow, qualifier and race all through the F1 season, whereas the latter additionally comes with 135 channels and free subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+. Current Sky TV clients can add Sky Sports activities channels to their package deal from £20 per 30 days.
The primary factor to contemplate with Sky’s contracts is that they run for twenty-four months, throughout which period Sky states its costs ‘might change’. Alternatively, Channel 4 will even be broadcasting the British GP, with build-up from 1.30pm.
McLaren’s Lando Norris secured pole place on the 2025 British GP.
Elsewhere, Virgin Media additionally presents Sky Sports activities channels with its personal Sport bundle. This comes with greater than 200 channels, free Netflix and 362Mbps fibre broadband for £54.99 per 30 days, however costs are set to rise to £58.99 from April 2027 and £62.99 from April 2028.
For these preferring to see the race in particular person, last-minute Silverstone tickets are nonetheless up for grabs – however they’re not low-cost. Costs can fluctuate daily however presently begin at £1,410 per particular person when reserving a VIP and hospitality package deal by means of Seat Distinctive.
