BRITISH GP 2026: WHERE TO WATCH THE MOTO GP SPRINT AND RACES IN EUROPE

This weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone is part of the 2026 MotoGP calendar, and the way fans can watch the action depends heavily on country and broadcaster rights.

In Germany, the situation is shaped by recent changes in linear coverage. Speedweek reports that while motogp.com and Sky Sport both broadcast all 22 MotoGP race weekends (including Moto2 and Moto3), both services are paid. ServusTV, which previously operated as a linear broadcaster in Germany, ended its linear transmission service at the turn of 2023/2024 after coming from the Red Bull Media House. Since then, Germany has relied on a cooperation with DF1 for MotoGP coverage. Speedweek adds that from 2027, selected races will be shown free-to-air in Germany on RTL.

For 2026, Speedweek states that 12 selected premium-class events will be broadcast live and free on DF1 in linear TV. Digitally, those races are available via ServusTV On and Red Bull TV, which can be watched on modern television sets. For the remaining meetings, Speedweek notes that only summaries are available.

Crucially for this specific event, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is not among the races that are listed for live transmission in Germany.

Austria is covered by ServusTV, according to Speedweek. The broadcaster offers MotoGP free on both its linear and digital channels, including Red Bull TV. On Saturday, ServusTV will air MotoGP qualifying live from 12:40, followed by Moto3 and Moto2 qualifying from 14:40, and then the MotoGP sprint coverage. On Sunday, ServusTV begins live race coverage at 11:30 for all classes. Speedweek also notes that ServusTV On is already broadcasting from Friday.

Switzerland’s rights are held by the SRG group, which broadcasts across SRF (German), RTS (French), and RSI (Italian). Speedweek reports that on Sunday SRF will show the MotoGP race live from 13:50. In addition, the stream and the SRF Sport app will carry both the MotoGP sprint on Saturday and the MotoGP Grand Prix on Sunday live.

Italy’s coverage is handled by RSI on LA2, with a detailed schedule provided by Speedweek. On Saturday, RSI will show MotoGP qualifying live from 12:45. From 14:40, it will air the Moto3 and Moto2 qualifying sessions as well as the MotoGP sprint. Speedweek adds that the sprint will be repeated at 19:45 and again at 2:30 during the night. Moto2 qualifying is then shown as a recording at 3:10. On Sunday, LA2 begins live coverage of all classes from 12:10, with a MotoGP race summary at 20:00. Speedweek further states that from 0:30, repeats of all races (Moto2, MotoGP, and Moto3) will be shown.

RTS2 is listed for France’s francophone coverage. Speedweek says RTS2 will show a repeat of the MotoGP sprint on Saturday at 18:05, and then broadcast the MotoGP race live on Sunday from 13:50.

Speedweek also includes an important caveat: due to the awarding of secondary rights, coverage may appear with providers not listed in the initial schedules. It also notes that reception can vary depending on transmission and viewing technology, as well as the specific provider and channel lineup—meaning fans may need to check individually whether MotoGP is legally available.

Alongside the broadcaster information, Speedweek provides a full timetable for the British Grand Prix 2026 (all times in CEST/MESZ). Friday, 7 August begins with Moto3 FP1 from 11:00 to 11:35, followed by Moto2 FP1 (11:50–12:30) and MotoGP FP1 (12:45–13:30). The Bagger World Cup sessions are scheduled at 14:40–15:00 (FP1). Moto3 practice runs 15:15–15:50, Moto2 practice 16:05–16:45, and MotoGP practice 17:00–18:00. The Bagger World Cup FP2 is set for 19:05–19:25.

Saturday, 8 August starts with Moto3 FP2 (10:40–11:10), Moto2 FP2 (11:25–11:55), and MotoGP FP2 (12:10–12:40). MotoGP qualifying is split into Qualifying 1 (12:50–13:05) and Qualifying 2 (13:15–13:30). The Bagger World Cup qualifying is scheduled for 14:10–14:30. Moto3 qualifying follows at 14:45–15:00 (Qualifying 1) and 15:10–15:25 (Qualifying 2). Moto2 qualifying is set for 15:40–15:55 (Qualifying 1) and 16:05–16:20 (Qualifying 2). The MotoGP sprint begins at 17:00 (10 laps), with the Bagger World Cup race at 18:10 (7 laps).

Sunday, 9 August includes a MotoGP warm-up from 10:40–10:50, then the Moto2 race at 12:15 (17 laps). The MotoGP Grand Prix is scheduled for 14:00 (20 laps), followed by the Moto3 race at 15:30 (15 laps). The Bagger World Cup race 2 is set for 17:00 (7 laps).