The 2026 British Grand Prix takes place today at Silverstone Circuit. Kimi Antonelli, the young Mercedes prodigy, secured pole position after winning Saturday's sprint race. With 171 points in the drivers' championship, Antonelli aims to extend his lead over teammate George Russell, who has 131 points. The race promises drama, with Lewis Hamilton starting third for Ferrari and Charles Leclerc second. Here is everything you need to follow the event live.
Starting grid for the 2026 British Grand Prix
The grid is led by Antonelli, followed by Leclerc, Hamilton, Russell, Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Lando Norris (McLaren), Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls), and Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls). Further back are Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), Nico Hulkenberg (Audi), Oliver Bearman (Haas), Carlos Sainz (Williams), Pierre Gasly (Alpine), Alexander Albon (Williams), Esteban Ocon (Haas), Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac), Franco Colapinto (Alpine), Sergio Perez (Cadillac), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), and Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin).
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How to watch the British GP live stream
In the UK, Channel 4 broadcasts the entire race weekend for free. In Austria, ORF offers free coverage, while RTBF Auvio does the same in Belgium. For those traveling, a VPN like NordVPN allows access to home streaming services. In the US, Apple TV is the exclusive F1 broadcaster, with subscriptions starting at $12.99 per month and a 7-day free trial. Australian fans can use Kayo Sports for full HD coverage or 10Play for free highlights. In Canada, TSN Plus covers the weekend for $8 per month.
Drivers' championship standings after eight rounds
Antonelli leads with 171 points, ahead of Russell (131), Hamilton (125), Piastri (80), Norris (79), Leclerc (79), Verstappen (73), Hadjar (42), Gasly (41), and Lawson (30). A win today would cement the Italian's lead and make him the youngest winner in the 100-year history of the British Grand Prix.
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How the 2026 regulations affect Silverstone
The new cars, with revised aerodynamics and power units, face a very fast circuit. Silverstone's high-speed corners leave little time for battery recharging, potentially causing "super clipping" at the end of straights. Teams have optimized energy management, but the challenge remains significant.
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Source: https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/formula-one/british-grand-prix-2026-f1-free
