How to watch 2023 British GP: F1 live stream, TV schedule and start time

Although it was Sainz who claimed victory here in 2022, all eyes remained firmly fixed on the battle for second – the finale provided by Hamilton’s Mercedes who overtook Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc in the same corner, only to be passed by both again moments later. Aside from Red Bull, who continued to look utterly dominant in Austria, the rest of the field have remained close in performance with advantages swinging from one race to the next.

Mercedes, Alpine and McLaren are all expected to bring major upgrade packages, while Ferrari and Aston Martin will look to develop on the upgrades that have boosted their performance in recent races – Alonso and Leclerc finishing second in Canada and Austria respectively.

But each team’s true performance will only be revealed when tyre meets tarmac at Silverstone and the 74th world championship British Grand Prix gets underway.

Here’s how to watch the race.

How to watch F1: live stream and TV details for 2023 British Grand Prix 

The British GP is among one of the most popular races on the calendar — both for fans at the circuit and watching from home. For viewers in the UK and for the first time this season, both Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 will be providing live coverage of every session throughout the weekend, which includes three practice sessions, qualifying and the British Grand Prix itself.

Live TV: All sessions will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4, starting with Free Practice on Friday at 12.30pm.

Live stream: For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports F1 subscribers can watch all the running live on the Sky Go app. Now TV subscribers can also access live coverage of every session via Sky Sports F1. Channel 4 viewers can also watch every session live for the first time this season with live timings are available through the F1 app.

Highlights: Alongside live coverage, Channel 4 will also showcase highlights of the weekend’s action on both Saturday and Sunday evening.

F1 live stream and TV schedule 

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British GP circuit details and weather forecast

Having hosted the first F1 grand prix in 1950, the historic Silverstone circuit holds a special place on the calendar – even though its layout has changed on many different occasions. In its current form, the 3.6mile track boasts 18 corners and two DRS zones, promoting overtakes into Brooklands and Stowe. But the nature of the circuit means if the racing is kept close, there will be plenty of opportunities for drivers to exchange in wheel-to-wheel battles throughout the lap.

While weather during Friday’s practice sessions should remain clear, light rain is predicted from 1pm onwards on Saturday – potentially mixing up the running order of the grid during qualifying. Sunday’s race will see a return to warm weather, with only a small breeze expected.

Having not won a British Grand Prix since 2012 – discounting Verstappen’s victory here at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix – Silverstone is not one of Red Bull’s favoured circuits, which potentially opens the door for rivals wanting to get their name on the top step of the podium.

Hamilton is an obvious favourite: currently in resurgent form and having won the British GP a record-setting eight times. But with Aston Martin and Ferrari both incredibly close in performance, it’s hard to determine who will come out on top at Silverstone, with wheel-to-wheel battles often ending in contact and disaster.

The legendary Copse corner has been the site of both mastery and controversy in recent years – providing a high-risk yet high-reward overtaking opportunity for drivers before heading into Maggotts and Becketts. With a major upgrade package for Mercedes hoping to push Hamilton and Verstappen back together at the front of the field, a 2021-esque incident between the pair could re-spark their rivalry and give Fernando Alonso, Leclerc or even a surprise Alpine a chance to capture the first non-Red Bull victory of the season.

2023 British GP full session times

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