The Formula 1 season has kicked off with George Russell securing a win in Melbourne. Throughout 2026, the F1 calendar will span various locations globally, offering enthusiasts an exciting viewing experience. Sky has announced a significant upgrade for its customers, introducing new features to enrich the live sports viewing experience.
The upcoming update will provide viewers with an enhanced interactive experience. Sky will implement a smart sidebar on screens during race weekends, offering tools like Race Control and Recap for quick replays of thrilling overtakes and pivotal moments. Additionally, viewers can easily access live in-race standings through this feature.
In addition to increased engagement during races, the update will present dedicated driver and team pages. These pages will grant fans access to onboard cameras, enriched race data, explanatory content, and improved navigation on the homepage.
To access these new features, Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q devices will receive them for free. While an exact release date for the upgrade has not been confirmed, it is expected to be rolled out later in the season at no extra cost to existing Sky Sports subscribers.
In an email statement to Express.co.uk, Sky mentioned, “New for 2026, fans can look forward to even more flexibility and choice with a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends.” Apart from the F1 upgrade, Sky has unveiled a new Ultimate TV subscription plan bundling major streaming services at a discounted monthly rate.
Priced at £24 per month, this package will offer customers access to Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the upcoming HBO Max app in the UK. Sky emphasizes the value of this bundle, bringing together approximately £20 worth of streaming services under one subscription.
Included in the £24 Ultimate TV plan are:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (starting March)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (from March 26)
– Hayu (available from July, with selected shows accessible from March)
– Over 130 Sky channels
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