The Formula 1 season has kicked off with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne. Throughout 2026, fans can expect an exciting journey as the F1 calendar spans the globe. Sky has recently announced a significant TV upgrade for its customers, offering new features to enhance the viewing experience of live sports.
The upcoming update will bring an interactive experience to viewers, introducing a smart sidebar during race weekends. This feature will provide tools like access to Race Control and Recap, allowing fans to quickly re-watch thrilling overtakes and crucial moments. Additionally, viewers will have easy access to live in-race standings.
In addition to increased interactivity during races, the update will present dedicated driver and team pages. These pages will offer fans access to onboard cameras, enhanced race data, explanations, and improved navigation on the homepage.
The new features will be accessible at no extra cost to Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q devices. Although an exact launch date has not been confirmed yet, the upgrade is expected to roll out later in the season.
Formula 1 enthusiasts can watch every practice, qualifier, and race live through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, which currently offers a promotional discount of £336. This package includes access to around 100 TV channels, along with complimentary subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+.
Sky has communicated that fans can anticipate enhanced flexibility and choice with the new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends in 2026. Moreover, beyond the F1 upgrade, Sky has unveiled a new Ultimate TV subscription plan that combines major streaming services at a reduced monthly rate.
Priced at £24 per month, the Ultimate TV plan provides access to Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the upcoming HBO Max app in the UK. This bundle is deemed a great value proposition by Sky, consolidating approximately £20 worth of streaming services into a single package.
Included in the £24 Ultimate TV plan are services such as Netflix Standard with Ads, Disney+ Standard with Ads, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Hayu, and over 130 Sky channels.
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