F1 Schedule in the United Kingdom: Your Complete Guide to Race Times and Viewing
For Formula 1 fans in the United Kingdom, keeping track of race weekends can be a challenge, with sessions often taking place at unusual hours due to global circuit locations. Fortunately, all 2026 F1 race times are converted to UK time (GMT/BST), making it easier to plan your viewing. The season runs from March to December, featuring a mix of traditional Grands Prix and sprint weekends. Key upcoming rounds include the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from 24-26 September, Bahrain from 2-4 October, and Singapore from 9-11 October. Each race weekend typically includes practice sessions, qualifying, and the main race, with sprint weekends adding a shorter race on Saturday. For example, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend starts with Practice 1 on Thursday 24 September from 09:30 to 10:30, followed by Practice 2 from 13:00 to 14:00. On Friday 25 September, Practice 3 runs from 09:30 to 10:30, with Qualifying from 13:00 to 14:00. The race itself takes place on Saturday 26 September at 12:00. Similarly, the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend begins on Friday 2 October with Practice 1 from 05:30 to 06:30 and Practice 2 from 09:00 to 10:00, followed by Practice 3 on Saturday 3 October from 05:30 to 06:30 and Qualifying from 09:00 to 10:00. The Singapore Grand Prix, a sprint weekend, starts on Friday 9 October with Practice 1 from 09:30 to 10:30 and Sprint Qualifying from 13:30 to 14:15. Saturday 10 October features the Sprint from 10:00 to 11:00 and Qualifying from 14:00 to 15:00. Later rounds, such as the United States Grand Prix on 23-24 October, have sessions later in the day, with Practice 1 from 19:30 to 20:30 and Qualifying from 23:00 to 00:00. The Mexican Grand Prix on 30-31 October follows a similar pattern, with Practice 1 from 18:30 to 19:30 and Qualifying from