F1 Practice Today: British Grand Prix 2026 schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

The 2026 British Grand Prix stakes centre stage this weekend as the F1 title race continues at Silverstone - and you can watch all the action live and free.

We are in for a spectacular weekend of action with Lewis Hamilton bidding for an incredible 10th victory in his home race.

Mercedes pair Kimi Antonelli and another Brit George Russell head the championship standings right now and will head to the Northamptonshire track as firm favourites.

Four-time world champion Max Verstappen meanwhile is right back in contention for race wins after Red Bull's upgrades allowed him to challenge Mercedes in Austria last weekend.

The action gets under way today (Friday July 3) with Free Practice 1 kicking off a sensational weekend of F1 action, and we have a full TV guide for you.

The great news is that all of the action is live and FREE in the UK on Channel 4, while Sky F1 will of course carry the action as well (for a price)

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British Grand Prix Practice: Start time and schedule

Free Practice 1 starts the action at Silverstone and you can find the practice session start times converted to your local time zone below:

British Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Free Practice 1 (FP1) - Friday July 3, 2026

How to watch Silverstone live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in:

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