British Grand Prix 2024: date, time and where to watch the Formula 1 race

On Friday, July 5, the 2024 Formula 1 season will continue with the British Grand Prix. This weekend, fans can look forward to an exciting race.

The British Grand Prix is one of the stages of the Formula 1 World Championship. It is currently held at the Silverstone Circuit near the village of Silverstone in Northamptonshire. The race was first held in 1926 at the Brooklands track.

The 1950 British Grand Prix at Silverstone was the first ever Formula 1 World Championship race. Until 1987, the venue for the British Grand Prix changed regularly. However, since 1987, the race has been exclusively held at the Silverstone Circuit.

The most decorated driver at the British Grand Prix is Lewis Hamilton, a driver for the Mercedes team. Ferrari holds the record for the most constructor victories with 12. The reigning champion is Max Verstappen.

British Grand Prix 2024: where and when will it take place?

In Austria, there will not be a classic weekend format; a sprint race is scheduled. Therefore, the event will span three days.

• On Friday, July 5, there will be driver practice sessions, with the first starting at 13:30 CET and the second at 17:00 CET.
• On Saturday, July 6, the third practice session will take place at 12:30 CET, followed by the British Grand Prix qualifying at 16:00 CET.
• On Sunday, July 7, the main race will commence at 16:00 CET.

How to watch the Formula 1 British Grand Prix?