The 2026 British Grand Prix arrives at a fascinating point in the championship as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell chase Kimi Antonelli.
Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for one of the biggest weekends on the calendar as the 2026 British Grand Prix takes centre stage. The iconic Northamptonshire circuit hosts the ninth round of the season and the fourth Sprint weekend of the year, with Mercedes looking to continue their dominance and Britain's home favourites hoping to shine in front of a packed crowd. More than half a million fans are expected to attend across the weekend, making it one of Formula 1's marquee events.
Silverstone is one of Formula 1's fastest circuits, with legendary corners such as Copse, Maggots and Becketts placing enormous demands on both driver confidence and aerodynamic performance. The introduction of Formula 1's new 2026 regulations has added another strategic layer, with energy management becoming increasingly important around one of the calendar's most demanding layouts.
Who Is The Favourite to Win the British GP?
Kimi Antonelli is the favourite to win the British GP, with odds of 7/8 and an implied win probability of 53%. Lewis Hamilton is next in the market at 3/1, which implies 25% chance of winning a record-breaking tenth race at Silverstone, so the race is fairly competitive behind the favourite.
George Russell is lurking in third place with odds of 13/2 giving him an outside chance of 13% to win the British Grand Prix.
British Grand Prix UK Time
The 2026 British Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, 5 July, with lights out scheduled for 15:00 BST at Silverstone. The race follows Saturday's Sprint and qualifying sessions, concluding another packed Sprint weekend in Formula 1.
How to Watch the British Grand Prix?
Fans in the UK can watch every session of the 2026 British Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1, with coverage beginning well before lights out on race day. For those without a Sky subscription, Channel 4 will broadcast the British Grand Prix live on free-to-air television, including comprehensive race coverage from Silverstone.
The race gets underway at 3:00pm BST on Sunday, 5 July, with the build-up starting earlier in the afternoon.
For viewers outside the UK, the race is available through the official Formula One broadcast partners in each territory, while F1 TV offers live coverage and on-demand replays in supported countries.
British Grand Prix Betting Trends
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in Saturday's Sprint race to extend his championship advantage after overtaking Lewis Hamilton, who had started from pole position. However, it's the home favourite who has received bulk of the support from Punters.
Over the last 24 hours, Lewis Hamilton has attracted 37.3% of all bets received to win the British Grand Prix, narrowly ahead of championship leader Kimi Antonelli on 34.1%. Max Verstappen has accounted for 9.5% of bets, while George Russell has received 8.7%. Rounding out the top five is Charles Leclerc, who has attracted 5.6% of the betting support.
