The 2026 Formula 1 season continues on one of the most legendary tracks on the calendar: the Silverstone circuit. This 2026 British Grand Prix already promises to be exceptional, not only because it will take place under the very dynamic Sprint format, but also because it marks a strong symbolic milestone for Lewis Hamilton, now racing at home in the colors of Scuderia Ferrari.
To not miss a moment of this thrilling race weekend, here is all the information and the full TV schedule to follow the event live on Canal+ group channels.
A Sprint weekend at Silverstone
This year, the British Grand Prix has been selected to host the Sprint format. This means the on-track action will be intense from Friday. Forget the traditional consecutive free practice sessions: drivers will have only one practice session to set up their cars before diving straight into the Sprint Qualifying.
Saturday will be entirely dedicated to the short format with the Sprint race at midday, followed by the classic qualifying in the late afternoon which will determine the starting grid for the Sunday race.
The full TV schedule on Canal+ and Canal+ Sport
Canal+’s coverage is, as usual, comprehensive to cover this major motorsport event. Here are the detailed times (French time) to help you organize:
Friday (on Canal+ Sport)
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1:15 PM: Practice (The only free practice session of the weekend)
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5:10 PM: Sprint Qualifying (Determining the grid for Saturday’s Sprint)
Saturday (on Canal+ Sport)
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12:40 PM: The Sprint Race (Short format action)
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4:40 PM: Qualifying (For Sunday’s Grand Prix)
Sunday (on Canal+)
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2:00 PM: Drivers’ Parade
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2:50 PM: The Grid (Pre-race show)
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3:55 PM: THE GRAND PRIX (Race start at 4:00 PM)
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5:45 PM: The Podium
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6:00 PM: Formula One Show (Complete race debrief)
Hamilton in red at home: the image of the weekend
It’s hard to talk about this 2026 British GP without mentioning the weekend’s highlight. Seeing Lewis Hamilton, the master of the place (all-time record holder for wins at Silverstone), tackle this legendary track in his red Ferrari suit is a historic event for Formula 1 fans.
The fervor of the British crowd promises to be at its peak. Will Hamilton manage to make the Prancing Horse triumph on his home turf against fierce competition from Red Bull, McLaren, and Mercedes?
