The F1 season has kicked off with George Russell securing a win in Melbourne. Throughout 2026, the racing calendar will span various global destinations, offering avid fans an exciting lineup of events. Sky recently announced a significant upgrade for its customers, enhancing the live sports viewing experience.
This update, set to be released soon, will bring a fresh interactive dimension to viewers. Sky will introduce a smart sidebar during race weekends, providing access to Race Control and Recap features for quick replays of thrilling moments. Additionally, viewers can easily track live in-race standings through this new feature.
The update also includes dedicated driver and team pages, granting fans access to onboard cameras, detailed race data, informational content, and improved navigation on the homepage.
To access these new features, Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q devices can enjoy them at no extra cost. While an exact launch date is yet to be confirmed, the upgrade is expected to be available later in the season.
Formula 1 enthusiasts can catch every practice, qualifier, and race live by subscribing to Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering substantial savings of £336. This package not only provides access to Sky Sports but also includes about 100 TV channels and complimentary subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+.
In an email statement to Express.co.uk, Sky highlighted the introduction of a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends in 2026, promising fans increased flexibility and choice.
Apart from the F1 upgrade, Sky has unveiled a new Ultimate TV subscription plan priced at £24 per month. This package combines major streaming services like Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the upcoming HBO Max app at a discounted rate, offering significant value with approximately £20 worth of streaming services consolidated in one place.
The Ultimate TV plan includes Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Hayu, and over 130 Sky channels.