Sky Sports is gearing up for one of the most anticipated F1 seasons in years, starting in Australia on March 6th. The number of viewers is increasing year by year, and it is expected to become even more exciting in 2026 due to new cars and rule changes.
With our expert line-up, cutting-edge broadcast innovation and the only place to watch all 24 races live, Sky Sports continues to be the ultimate destination for F1 fans in the UK and Ireland.
Sky Sports F1 coverage summary
A deeper way to watch F1: New for 2026, fans can expect even more flexibility and choice with a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends. Features include race controls, summaries and in-race standings, as well as dedicated driver and team pages with onboard cameras, enhanced data, explanations and improved home page navigation. This feature will be available for Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q customers later this season. New title track: As F1 enters a new era, Grammy-nominated Tate McRae’s Just Keep Watching will be the new title track for Sky Sports’ F1 coverage from this season onwards. First featured on the F1® The Movie soundtrack, this track captures the pace and adrenaline of Formula 1. Pitwall Live: Sky Sports expert Bernie Collins guides viewers through qualifying and race strategy live from the pitwall. Apple TV: As part of Apple TV’s inaugural season as F1’s exclusive US broadcaster, Sky Sports will be one of the broadcasts available to fans. Onboard cameras for every driver: F1 fans can choose onboard live streams from any of the 22 drivers – with team radio messages – for every race, sprint, qualifying and practice. Grid Walk: Exclusive pre-race insights and VIP interviews from the track approximately 30 minutes before lights out. Skypad Analysis: Anthony Davidson and Karun Chandhok continue to analyze the on-track action from Skypad. In his role as development driver, Davidson played a key role in shaping Mercedes’ 2026 campaign. The Notebook: In-depth analysis and updates from the paddock with Ted Kravitz are back, airing post-qualifying and post-race on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. F1 Show: On Fridays, teams preview upcoming races and bring you the latest news live from the paddock on Sky Sports F1. Then on Tuesday, Simon Lazenby, Bernie Collins and Ted Kravitz will break down all the weekend’s action and answer fan questions. Listen on YouTube or with audio for fans on the go. Enhanced digital and social presence: Expect even more innovative and creative content on Sky Sports F1 social channels and Sky Sports.com. Ultra High Definition (UHD) viewing: Bringing fans the most vivid and immersive F1 experience.
New for 2026, we look forward to even more flexibility and choice with a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends.
onscreen team
Continuing appearances from world champions: Former F1 world champions Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg and Jacques Villeneuve will appear alongside an impressive line-up of experts, analysts and motorsport luminaries.
Full on-screen lineup for 2026:
Experts and analysts: Martin Brundle, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, Bernie Collins, Karun Chandhok, Jamie Chadwick, Anthony Davidson Presenters and reporters: Simon Lazenby, Natalie Pinkham, Ted Kravitz, Rachel Brooks, Craig Slater Commentators: David Croft, Harry Benjamin
As the only place to watch every practice, qualifying session and race live, Sky Sports remains the definitive home of F1 in the UK and Ireland and will continue its broadcast partnership until 2029.
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Sky Sports F1 Australian GP Schedule
Thursday, March 5th
3am: Driver press conference
6am: Paddock uncut
9:45pm: F3 practice
10:55pm: F2 practice
Friday, March 6th
1am: Australian GP Practice 1 (Session starts at 1:30am)*
2:55am: F3 Qualifying*
3:30am: Team boss press conference
3:50am: F2 Qualifying*
4:35am: Australian GP Practice 2 (session starts at 5am)*
6:15am: F1 Show*
Saturday, March 7th
0.10am: F3 sprint*
1:10am: Australian GP Practice 3 (session starts at 1:30am)*
3:05am: F2 Sprint*
4:10am: Australian GP qualifying build-up*
5am: Australian Grand Prix Qualifying*
7am: Ted’s Qualification Notebook*
9:45pm: F3 Feature Race*
Sunday, March 8th
12:20am: F2 Feature Race*
2:30am: Preparation for Australian Grand Prix: Grand Prix Sunday*
4am: Australian Grand Prix*
6am: Australian Grand Prix reaction: Checkered flag*
7am: Ted’s Notes*
7.55am: Australian GP race replay*
10am: Australian GP Highlights (also on Sky One)*
*Also held at Sky Sports Main Event
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