- Stream F1 2026 on Channel 4
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The new F1 season promises to be an enthralling one, especially as 2026 has ushered in some of the biggest rule changes the sport has ever seen. This year, the chassis, tyres, power unit and fuel are all new, with cars now smaller and more environmentally friendly.
The duo are unlikely to feature at the front of the grid; instead, it will be the likes of McLaren (including reigning world champion Lando Norris), Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari hoping to challenge for both the Drivers’ and Constructors' titles.
Fortunately, Channel 4 will be showing F1 highlights throughout the season. The British broadcaster will also show the British Grand Prix for FREE. So read on as we explain how to watch F1 in 2026 on Channel 4 from anywhere.
How to watch F1 on Channel 4
Channel 4's free streaming platform, confusingly also called Channel 4, is broadcasting a weekly highlights show featuring the whole C4 F1 team.
Highlights shows usually take place later in the evening on the same day as any given qualifying session or grand prix.
You can check out specific timings each week through a TV guide and you can tune in via Channel 4 on TV, and Channel4.com online via a range of devices.
It will also show the 2026 British Grand Prix for free.
How to watch F1 on Channel 4 from anywhere
🇬🇧 Channel 4 is only broadcasting highlights of F1 races and live streams of the British Grand Prix in the UK.
F1 fans traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access Channel 4's free coverage.
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What devices is Channel 4 available on?
You can use Channel 4 on all of the following devices and platforms:
Amazon Fire
Android – Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV
iOS – iOS 14 and above
iPadOS
LG Smart TVs – WebOS 3.5 and above, 2017 and above
PlayStation – PS4 and PS5
Roku
Samsung Smart TVs – 2015 and above
Xbox – Xbox One
F1 calendar for the 2026 season
- Australian Grand Prix, March 8
- Chinese Grand Prix, March 15
- Japanese Grand Prix, March 29
- Bahrain Grand Prix, April 12
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, April 19
- Miami Grand Prix, May 3
- Canadian Grand Prix, May 24
- Monaco Grand Prix, June 7
- Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, June 14
- Austrian Grand Prix, June 28
- British Grand Prix, July 5 (watch for FREE on Channel 4)
- Belgian Grand Prix, July 19
- Hungarian Grand Prix, July 26
- Dutch Grand Prix, August 23
- Italian Grand Prix, September 6
- Spanish Grand Prix, September 13
- Azerbaijan Grand Prix, September 26
- Singapore Grand Prix, October 11
- United States Grand Prix, October 25
- Mexico City Grand Prix, November 1
- São Paulo Grand Prix, November 8
- Las Vegas Grand Prix, November 21
- Qatar Grand Prix, November 29
- Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, December 6
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