F1 live streams: Link to watch British GP qualifying online

   ​Formula 1 moves to Silverstone in Great Britain for round nine of the 2026 season, a sprint weekend that could prove pivotal in the drivers’ championship race. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli remains out front, but his lead has shrunk to 40 points after his fifth consecutive win earlier in Monaco, with his teammate George Russell taking victory in Austria most recently. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton benefited from a DNF in Barcelona to close the gap, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen produced an eye-catching drive to finish second at the last race, signaling a three-team battle at the top as F1 arrives at Silverstone.
Here’s what you need to know about the British Grand Prix. When is it and what are the local times? All times are BST. Friday 3 July Free practice 1 at 12:30pm; Sprint qualifying at 4:30pm. Saturday 4 July Sprint race at 12:00pm; Qualifying at 4:00pm. Sunday 5 July Race at 3:00pm.
How can you watch online and on TV? In the UK, Sky Sports will broadcast the British Grand Prix live, with Sunday’s race coverage beginning at 12:55pm BST. Sky Sports subscribers can stream on the Sky Go app, while non-Sky customers can use a NOWTV Day Pass to watch without a subscription. In the United States, Apple TV will stream every practice, qualifying, and race session this year, with a seven-day free trial available.
If you’re traveling abroad and need to stream, a VPN can help access your usual service. A VPN roundup is available for options.
Driver standings ahead of the British GP: 1) Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 171 points; 2) George Russell (Mercedes) – 131; 3) Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 125; 4) Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 80; 5) Lando Norris (McLaren) – 79; 6) Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 79; 7) Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 73; 8) Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) – 42; 9) Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 41; 10) Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 30; 11) Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 18; 12) Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 16; 13) Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) – 14; 14) Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 6; 15) Alex Albon (Williams) – 5; 15) Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 3; 17) Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) – 2; 18) Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1; 19) Nico Hülkenberg (Audi) – 0; 20) Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) – 0; 21) Sergio Pérez (Cadillac) – 0; 22) Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 0.
Constructor standings before the British GP: 1) Mercedes – 302 points; 2) Ferrari – 204; 3) McLaren – 159; 4) Red Bull – 115; 5) Alpine – 57; 6) Racing Bulls – 44; 7) Haas – (note: missing data).