Formula 1 returns to action today with the fourth Sprint event of the 2026 season as teams and drivers prepare for an action-packed Saturday at the British Grand Prix.
The Sprint will take place at the iconic Silverstone Circuit on Saturday, July 4, beginning at 12:00 BST. Fans can look forward to a fast-paced race that will set the tone for the remainder of the weekend before the all-important qualifying session later in the afternoon.
Silverstone has a special place in Sprint history. The circuit hosted Formula 1’s inaugural Sprint event back in 2021, and this weekend marks the first time since that debut that the British Grand Prix has once again featured the shorter race format. Its return is expected to provide plenty of excitement, with valuable championship points available and another opportunity for drivers to battle before Sunday’s Grand Prix.
The Sprint follows an entertaining Friday that featured the opening practice session and Sprint Qualifying. The qualifying session determined the starting order for today’s race, with drivers aiming to secure the best possible grid positions for the 100-kilometre contest.
Unlike the traditional Grand Prix, the Sprint is a shorter race that requires drivers to push hard from the opening lap. With no mandatory pit stops and fewer laps to recover from mistakes, every position gained or lost can have a significant impact on the outcome.
Following the Sprint, attention will immediately shift to the main qualifying session later on Saturday. That session will decide the starting grid for Sunday’s British Grand Prix, making Saturday one of the busiest and most important days of the Formula 1 weekend.
2026 British Grand Prix Weekend Schedule (BST)
Session Date Time Free Practice 1 Friday, July 3 12:30 – 13:30 Sprint Qualifying Friday, July 3 16:30 – 17:14 Sprint Race Saturday, July 4 12:00 – 13:00 Grand Prix Qualifying Saturday, July 4 16:00 – 17:00 British Grand Prix Sunday, July 5 15:00 – 17:00
With the championship battle continuing to intensify, today’s Sprint promises another thrilling chapter at Silverstone. Fans around the world can tune in at the corresponding local time in their region to watch the drivers fight for Sprint points before the focus turns to qualifying and Sunday’s feature race.
