Canadian Grand Prix TV and commentary guide: who is on Sky Sports F1, Channel 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and F1 TV?

Match date: 24 May 2026

Formula 1 heads to the Canadian Grand Prix with fans in Britain and around the world able to follow the action across a strong selection of broadcasters, from live coverage on Sky Sports F1 and F1 TV to highlights on Channel 4 and live radio on the BBC. For viewers wanting the full race weekend, F1 TV remains the all-access option, while Sky Sports offers its usual premium British television coverage. Channel 4, meanwhile, provides a free-to-air route for UK fans through highlights on All4 and Channel 4. You can also find the official F1 TV broadcast details here.

On F1 TV, the presenting line-up is led by Laura Winter, who has become a familiar face to Formula 1 viewers for her polished studio work and sharp race-weekend interviews. She is joined by Lawrence Barretto, one of the most recognisable paddock reporters in the sport, whose long association with F1 journalism has made him a trusted source for news and analysis. Also in the presenter team is Chris Medland, whose paddock reporting has earned a strong reputation across the sport, while James Hinchcliffe adds North American pedigree after a successful IndyCar career and induction into the Canadian Motorsport Hall of Fame.

The commentary on F1 TV is headed by Alex Jacques alongside former Formula 1 driver Jolyon Palmer. Jacques has built a deserved reputation as one of the clearest and most energetic voices in modern motorsport broadcasting, while Palmer brings the perspective of a Grand Prix racer who competed in F1 after winning the GP2 Series title. Their broadcast is strengthened by Ruth Buscombe, the former Head of Race Strategy, whose engineering insight has become hugely valued by fans who want to understand tactical calls in real time. The wider expert group also includes David Coulthard, a 13-time Formula 1 race winner whose commentary and analysis draw on an exceptionally successful career at the top level.

Juan Pablo Montoya is one of the most eye-catching additions to the F1 TV pundit team. A seven-time Formula 1 race winner, the Colombian star also enjoyed major success in IndyCar and at the Indianapolis 500, bringing an outspoken and highly experienced racer’s view to the coverage. The line-up is completed by Ariana Bravo and former W Series race winner Alice Powell, both of whom have become increasingly important voices in F1 media, particularly when it comes to explaining the sport to newer audiences without losing technical depth.

For British viewers, Sky Sports F1 UK remains the most comprehensive television option. Simon Lazenby fronts the coverage, with Rachel Brookes also contributing in the presenter role. In the commentary box, David Croft leads the call, continuing a long-running partnership that has become one of Formula 1’s most familiar broadcasting combinations. Croft is joined by Martin Brundle, whose post-Formula 1 broadcasting career has made him one of the sport’s most respected analysts, while Bernie Collins, a former strategist, adds modern technical understanding. The pit lane insight comes from Ted Kravitz, whose notebook reports have been a hallmark of Sky’s coverage for years, with Craig Slater also on reporting duty. Additional punditry from Jamie Chadwick and Karun Chandhok gives Sky a strong blend of youth, progression and racing expertise.

Fans who prefer to listen rather than watch can tune into BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. The radio coverage is led by Harry Benjamin, with former F1 mechanic Marc Priestley providing co-commentary and Andrew Benson offering pundit insight. It is a format that continues to suit the fast-moving, narrative-driven nature of Formula 1, especially for fans following the race live on the go.

For viewers in the UK looking for free-to-air television, Channel 4 once again offers highlights coverage. Ariana Bravo presents the programme, with Alex Jacques on commentary, Jolyon Palmer alongside him as co-commentator, and Billy Monger in the pundit role. Monger has become an inspirational and increasingly assured broadcaster, bringing both racing knowledge and an accessible style to the Channel 4 presentation. The channel’s Formula 1 output has been part of the British broadcast landscape since 2016, and it remains an important way of bringing the sport to a wider audience.

With a line-up that combines championship winners, former drivers, engineers and established broadcasters, the Canadian Grand Prix coverage is set to deliver something for every type of Formula 1 fan. Whether you are watching on Sky Sports, catching the free highlights on Channel 4, listening on BBC Radio 5 Live or using F1 TV for the full world feed experience, this weekend promises expert analysis and strong commentary across every platform.

Article generated: 24 May 2026, 21:00 GMT