Formula 1 returns to Europe with one of the most anticipated races on the calendar, the 2026 British Grand Prix, which will take place July 3–5 at the legendary Silverstone circuit, considered the birthplace of the World Championship. For Hispanic fans living in the United States, the weekend promises plenty of excitement with the Sprint format and a new opportunity to closely follow Sergio “Checo” Pérez in his first season with Cadillac.
In addition to the British circuit’s historical appeal, the championship race is tighter than ever, and Silverstone could mark a turning point in the season.
Silverstone, the racetrack where Formula 1 was born
To talk about Silverstone is to talk about the history of motorsports.
The 5,891-kilometer track, located in Northamptonshire, England, hosted the first official race of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1950.
It remains one of the most challenging venues on the calendar.
Its high-speed turns—such as Maggotts, Becketts, and Chapel—demand absolute precision from drivers and teams.
In addition to impeccable tire management.
The main race is scheduled for 52 laps, while the weekend will follow the Sprint format.
This means there will be only one free practice session before the race sessions (Filed under: British Grand Prix).
2026 British Grand Prix Schedule
Schedule for the United States (ET)
Free Practice 1: Friday, July 3 | 7:30 a.m. ET
Sprint Qualifying: Friday, July 3 | 11:30 a.m.
Sprint Race: Saturday, July 4 | 7:00 a.m. ET
Schedule: Saturday, July 4 | 11:00 a.m.
Grand Prix: Sunday, July 5 | 10:00 a.m. ET
Time Schedules for Mexico (Central Time)
Open Practice 1: Friday | 5:30 a.m.
Sprint Qualifying: Friday | 9:30 a.m.
Sprint Race: Saturday | 5:00 a.m.
Schedule: Saturday | 9:00 a.m.
Grand Prix: Sunday | 8:00 a.m.
Where can I watch the British Grand Prix LIVE?
United States
Apple TV (complete coverage of the weekend).
Mexico
Sky Sports
F1 TV Pro (Archived as: British Grand Prix).
The fight for the championship is closer than ever
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Here’s How Checo Pérez Is Heading to Silverstone
The British Grand Prix presents a new opportunity for Checo Pérez.
He continues to adjust to the Cadillac program in his debut season with the American team.
The Mexican driver will look to draw on his experience at one of the fastest circuits on the calendar to take a step forward and move closer to the points.
Meanwhile, the race for the championship remains very close.
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) enters the race as the leader with 171 points, followed by his teammate George Russell (131). Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, is in third place with 125 points.
Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen remain in the title race.
With a Sprint format, ever-unpredictable weather conditions, and one of motorsport’s most iconic circuits, Silverstone promises to deliver a decisive weekend for the championship and another test for Checo Pérez (Filed under: British Grand Prix).
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