When is the F1 British Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the 2019 British Grand Prix, with the future of the event uncertain beyond this year.

This year’s race is currently scheduled to be the last race to be held at the home of British motorsport, unless a new deal can be struck. Negotiations between Silverstone and F1 are ongoing and both are hopeful of finding a resolution to ensure the British Grand Prix remains on the calendar in 2020.

When is the F1 British Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Formula 1 returns to Silverstone for the 2019 British Grand Prix, with the future of the event uncertain beyond this year.

This year’s race is currently scheduled to be the last race to be held at the home of British motorsport, unless a new deal can be struck. Negotiations between Silverstone and F1 are ongoing and both are hopeful of finding a resolution to ensure the British Grand Prix remains on the calendar in 2020.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton heads to his home race looking to make yet more history. Victory on Sunday would hand the Briton a record-breaking sixth British Grand Prix win, having won every race since 2014 barring last year.

When is the British Grand Prix?

The 2019 British Grand Prix takes place on Sunday July 14. Cars will hit the track for the first time during FP1 and FP2 on Friday, before final practice and qualifying takes place on Saturday.

Where is the British Grand Prix taking place?

The British grand Prix is held at Silverstone in Northamptonshire, England. The track is 5.891km long and has 18 turns, with the race distance set to last 52 laps.

Where can I watch the British Grand Prix?

For the first time this season, the British Grand Prix is being shown live on both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 in the UK. Below are the times.

Friday July 12

LIVE British GP FP1 (Sky Sports F1) – 9.45am
LIVE British GP FP1 (Channel 4) – 9.55am
LIVE British GP FP2 (Sky Sports F1) – 1.45pm
LIVE British GP FP2 (Channel 4) – 1.55pm

Saturday July 13

LIVE British GP FP3 (Sky Sports F1) – 10.30am
LIVE British GP FP3 (Channel 4) – 10.55
LIVE British GP Qualifying (Sky Sports F1) – 1pm
LIVE British GP Qualifying (Channel 4) – 1pm

Sunday July 14

LIVE British GP Pit Lane Live – 12.30pm
LIVE British Grand Prix Race (Channel 4) – 12.55pm
LIVE British Grand Prix On The Grid – 1.30pm
LIVE British Grand Prix Race (Sky Sports F1) – 2.10pm

How else can I follow the 2019 British Grand Prix?

Besides TV coverage, Crash.net will be reporting from the Silverstone paddock with live text commentary, plus the usual news, interviews and updates. Follow @CRASH_NET_F1 to remain up to date on Twitter, while Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) and Lewis Larkam (@Lewis_Larkam) will be on the ground in Great Britain.

Recent British Grand Prix F1 Winners:

2018: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)
2017: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2015: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2014: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
2013: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
2012: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
2011: Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull)
2009: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2019?

ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown exclusively on Sky Sports F1 in the UK during 2019 - barring the British Grand Prix, which will be dual-broadcast with Channel 4. Channel 4 will provide a comprehensive highlights package across the season.

17 March Australian Grand Prix
31 March Bahrain Grand Prix
14 April Chinese Grand Prix
28 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix
12 May Spanish Grand Prix
26 May Monaco Grand Prix
9 June Canadian Grand Prix
23 June French Grand Prix
30 June Austrian Grand Prix
14 July British Grand Prix
28 July German Grand Prix
4 August Hungarian Grand Prix
1 September Belgian Grand Prix
8 September Italian Grand Prix
22 September Singapore Grand Prix
29 September Russian Grand Prix
13 October Japanese Grand Prix
27 October Mexican Grand Prix
3 November United States Grand Prix
17 November Brazilian Grand Prix
1 December Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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