Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q users get new sports feature

It comes as the popular UK sports channel prepares for one of the “most highly anticipated” F1 seasons in recent years, which began in Australia yesterday (March 6).

With this in mind, consumers can expect a “deeper way to watch F1” such as a “new immersive sidebar”.

New feature for Sky Sports F1 2026 coverage revealed

Sky revealed: “New for 2026, fans can look forward to even more flexibility and choice with a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends.

“Features will include Race Control, Recap and in-race standings plus dedicated driver & team pages with onboard cams, enhanced data, explainers and improved homepage navigation.”

The feature will be available later this season for Sky Glass, Sky Stream and Sky Q customers (an official date has not yet been confirmed).

Additionally, as part of the Sky Sports F1 coverage this season, fans will be able to select an onboard live stream of any of the 20 drivers.

This will be complete with team radio messages for every race, Sprint, qualifying and practice. 

Elsewhere, viewers will have access to pre-race insights and VIP interviews from the track, approximately 30 minutes before “lights out”. 

As part of The F1 Show, on  Fridays, the Sky Sports team will be previewing the race ahead and bringing customers the latest news live from the paddock on Sky Sports F1. 

Sky continued: “They will be with you on Tuesdays to break down all the action from the weekend and take on fan questions – available on YouTube or as an audio listen for fans on the go.”

For those who are non-Sky subscribers but want “instant, contract-free access” to all Sky Sports channels including Sky Sports F1, you can purchase a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership. 

When is Sky Ultimate TV package with Netflix, HBO Max and more launching in UK?

The new F1 features on Sky Sports isn’t the only recent update from the TV giant, with the release of the Ultimate TV package now just weeks away.

In February, the company announced a “world-first” single subscription including the likes Sky, Disney+, Hayu, Netflix and HBO Max.

The entertainment bundle will be available from £24 a month, starting April 1.

At the time, Sophia Ahmad, chief consumer officer at Sky shared that Sky Ultimate TV “marks a new era for Sky and NOW”.

Sophia explained: “Nowhere else offers this breadth of incredible entertainment in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.

“Millions of existing customers will get easy access to this new line-up as standard at unbeatable value.

“All NOW Entertainment customers will get access to HBO Max, included at no extra cost, fully integrated within the NOW app.

“We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment and best experience, all in one place.”