The next F1 race is the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday 1 November at 8pm UK time, live on Sky Sports F1. The weekend starts with practice 1 on Friday 30 October at 6.30pm.
What Time Is the F1 Today? Sky F1 Schedule and UK Race Times
Wednesday 28 October 2026. Rebuilt every morning: session times from the official calendar, TV times from the Sky and Virgin Media listings, all in UK time.
Sky F1 Schedule This Weekend: Mexico City Grand Prix (UK Times)
Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico.
| Session | Day | UK time | Watch live |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | Friday 30 October | 6.30pm | Sky Sports F1 (coverage from 6pm) |
| Practice 2 | Friday 30 October | 10pm | Sky Sports F1 (coverage from 9.30pm) |
| Practice 3 | Saturday 31 October | 5.30pm | Sky Sports F1 (coverage from 5.15pm) |
| Qualifying | Saturday 31 October | 9pm | Sky Sports F1 (coverage from 8pm) |
| Race | Sunday 1 November | 8pm | Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event (coverage from 6.30pm) |
Session times are the official start. Sky’s coverage usually starts earlier, with build-up before qualifying and the race; where the listings give that start, it is shown in brackets.
Free F1 Highlights on Channel 4
| Day | Time | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday 1 November | 1.25am | F1 Mexican GP Qualifying |
| Sunday 1 November | 9am | F1 Mexican GP Qualifying |
| Monday 2 November | 12.05am | F1 Mexican GP Highlights |
| Monday 2 November | 9.40am | F1 Mexican GP Highlights |
F1 2026 Calendar: Races Still to Come (UK Times)
| Grand Prix | Date | Race start |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico City Grand Prix | Sunday 1 November | 8pm |
| São Paulo Grand Prix | Sunday 8 November | 5pm |
| Las Vegas Grand Prix | Sunday 22 November | 4am |
| Qatar Grand Prix | Sunday 29 November | 4pm |
| Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Sunday 6 December | 1pm |
5 races left. The season ends with the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday 6 December.
What Channel Is F1 on in the UK?
- Sky Sports F1 shows every practice, qualifying, sprint and race live, and races are also on Sky Sports Main Event. Both are on Sky, Virgin Media and the NOW streaming service.
- Channel 4 shows highlights free, after qualifying and after the race.
- Times change with the clocks. Races in the Americas start in the UK evening, and the Las Vegas race in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the next F1 race?
The Mexico City Grand Prix starts at 8pm UK time on Sunday 1 November, live on Sky Sports F1.
What channel is F1 on in the UK?
Sky Sports F1 shows every session live, with races also on Sky Sports Main Event. Channel 4 shows free highlights.
Is F1 on free TV in the UK?
Live F1 is on Sky Sports. Channel 4 shows highlights of qualifying and the race free, usually late on the Saturday and Sunday.
When is the last F1 race of the season?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday 6 December, starting at 1pm UK time.
Calendar data from TheSportsDB. TV times from the published broadcast listings.
