How to Watch the British Grand Prix Without Sky Sports

Ways to Watch the British Grand Prix 

Sky Sports

To be able to watch all of the action, including practice, qualifying, and the race for every Formula 1 race of the season, you will need to have a subscription to Sky Sports. It is Sky who have the rights to all of the F1 coverage from every weekend with a dedicated F1 channel. Customers can take out a package to watch the races alongside lots of other sports. 

Channel 4

Channel 4 is where F1 fans and bettors can view the British Grand Prix for free! Rules around free-to-air coverage for home races enable viewers to experience this exciting option. Channel 4 also shows highlights from every race and qualifying session throughout the season. They will continue until at least 2026, showing the action at Silverstone, ensuring fans have a free-to-air option for the nation's home grand prix.

Now TV

If you want to watch a specific Grand Prix race or weekend, or simply do not want to have to sign up for a Sky contract, there is the opiton to purchase Now TV. This can be as a six month contract or just a 24 hour day pass and is a great alternative depending on your preferences.

Betting Sites/Apps

F1 bettors may also be able to access a live stream to the Grand Prix if streamed by any betting sites or apps. This may require an account to be created and for bettors to make a deposit, but it another alternative way to watch all of the racing action.

Watch the British Grand Prix 2025 For Free

• Channel 4 - An agreement that currently runs until 2026, the British Grand Prix will be broadcast live, free of charge for viewers on Channel 4. Fans of Formula 1 will know already that this is where they can watch the highlights from each weekend, but normally not the race itself. This is a once in a season opportunity!

• Betting Sites/Apps - Some betting platforms may live stream the Grand Prix for customers to view. As long as your are signed up or create an account with platform, you should be able to access the live stream if it is being shown.

Key Timings for the British Grand Prix

We have included all of the timings across the British Grand Prix weekend below so you do not miss out on any of the action!

Friday 4th July 2025:

• FP1 - 12:30pm

• FP2 - 16:00pm

Saturday 5th July 2025:

• FP3 - 11:30am

• Qualifying - 15:00pm

Sunday 6th July 2025:

• Race - 15:00pm

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British Grand Prix Winners

• 2024 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2023 - Max Verstappen, Red Bull

• 2022 - Carlos Sainz, Ferrari

• 2021 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2020 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2019 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2018 - Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari

• 2017 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2016 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2015 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

• 2014 - Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

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