The Formula 1 season has kicked off with George Russell emerging victorious in Melbourne. Fans of the sport can look forward to an exciting year ahead as the F1 calendar will span various locations worldwide in 2026. Sky has announced a significant enhancement for its customers, introducing new features aimed at enriching the live sports viewing experience.
A forthcoming update will bring a fresh interactive dimension to viewers, with a smart sidebar set to appear on screens during race weekends. This sidebar will offer tools such as Race Control access and Recap for quick replays of thrilling overtakes and pivotal moments. Additionally, fans can easily track live in-race standings through this feature.
In addition to increased interactivity during races, the update will unveil dedicated driver and team pages, granting fans access to onboard cameras, enriched race data, explanatory content, and enhanced homepage navigation.
To access these enhancements, Sky Sports subscribers using Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q devices will receive the new features at no extra cost. While an exact launch date has not been confirmed yet, the upgrade is anticipated to be rolled out later in the season.
Sky’s statement to Express.co.uk highlighted the introduction of a new immersive sidebar for TV viewing during race weekends, offering more flexibility and choice for fans in 2026.
Apart from the F1 upgrade, Sky has also introduced an Ultimate TV subscription plan that bundles major streaming services at a reduced monthly rate. Priced at £24 per month, the package includes access to Disney+, Netflix, Hayu, and the upcoming HBO Max app in the UK.
This bundle, which integrates around £20 worth of streaming services, provides excellent value for customers by consolidating a variety of entertainment options into a single package.
The £24 Ultimate TV plan encompasses:
– Netflix Standard with Ads
– Disney+ Standard with Ads (effective from March)
– HBO Max Basic with Ads (available from March 26)
– Hayu (available from July, with selected shows accessible from March)
– Plus over 130 Sky channels
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