Sky Sport is revving up for a big 2026 motorsport season — not just with more races on air, but with richer storytelling around them. The broadcaster has secured exclusive rights to Formula 1 and MotoGP, will show the full Superbike World Championship on free-to-air TV8, and plans a slate of original documentaries and technical shows designed to pull fans closer to both the people and the engineering behind the sport.
What to expect on race day and beyond
Sky’s package combines live race coverage, multi-channel 4K broadcasts and on-demand playback. Viewers get the familiar rhythm of a race weekend — practice, qualifying, the race — but with deeper editorial layers: tactical explainers, paddock access and human-focused features that slow the pace down when context matters and speed things up when the flag drops.
Formula 1: every race live, some headline events free
Sky Sport will carry all 24 Grands Prix, the six Sprint events and pre-season testing across its Sky Sport F1 channel, with key feeds available in 4K. Select races will also air on TV8 so non-subscribers can catch marquee moments. Highlights on TV8 include the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on 6 September, plus the six Sprint weekends in China, Miami, Canada, Great Britain, the Netherlands and Singapore. Exact session-by-session free-to-air listings will be published closer to each round, as is customary.
MotoGP and Superbike: mixed free-to-air access, full Superbike coverage on TV8
MotoGP kicks off in Thailand, with the season-opening Grand Prix in Buriram on 1 March and warm-up practice running in late February. Sky confirmed a selection of MotoGP rounds for TV8 — notably Mugello on 31 May and Misano (San Marino) on 13 September — plus additional events in Qatar, France, Germany and Portugal. All Saturday Sprint sessions will also be shown on TV8. For Superbike fans, the news is simpler: every round of the Superbike World Championship will be broadcast live on TV8, beginning in Australia on 22 February.
Editorial expansion: documentaries, tech shows and on-site coverage
Beyond live racing, Sky is beefing up its original programming. Expect team- and driver-focused specials, series that unpack the impact of new technical rules, and immersive docu-series filmed inside the paddock. Standouts include the Enzo Ferrari portrait Enzo Ferrari: l’Uomo, la Rossa, il Mito (scheduled for 6 March) and a Dakar docufilm, Dakar 2026. I Signori della sabbia, covering the 13-stage Saudi edition and due in early March. MotoGP will feature a new technical segment called Techno and a lifestyle column, Strade d’Italia, celebrating Italy’s motorcycling routes and culture.
Production details and fan impact
Sky will keep using the Sky Truck at European circuits as a hub for live links, interviews and technical breakdowns. Established shows such as Race Anatomy and the Tech Room remain, while new segments aim to demystify mechanical and aerodynamic topics for a wider audience. Programs will draw on industry experts and past competitors, blending circuit footage and on-site reporting to make analysis feel both authoritative and relatable.
Availability and next steps
All original productions and race coverage will be available on Sky’s on-demand platform for those who miss live broadcasts. Broadcasters and organisers are still finalising the finer points of schedules and regional rights, so expect further announcements as commercial and technical clearances are completed. Hardcore fans get every session, higher-resolution feeds and technical deep dives; casual viewers can catch headline races and curated features on TV8. More storytelling, more access — and plenty of racing to enjoy.