70th Anniversary Grand Prix 2020: What time does the F1 race start, what TV channel is it on and what are the odds?

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Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MCL35 Renault during the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 02, 2020 in Northampton, England. -  Dan Istitene - Formula 1
Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MCL35 Renault during the Formula One British Grand Prix at Silverstone on August 02, 2020 in Northampton, England. - Dan Istitene - Formula 1

What is it?

The 2020 70th Anniversary Grand Prix (well, obviously the only 70th Anniversary Grand Prix...), the fifth race of the delayed Formula One season, which takes place at Silverstone in Northamptonshire.

When is it?

The first two free practice sessions take place on Friday August 7, with final practice and qualifying on Saturday August 8. The 70th Anniversary Grand Prix itself takes place on Sunday August 9.

What time does it start?

First practice starts at 11am on Friday, second free practice is at 3pm on Friday. Final practice is at 11am on Saturday and qualifying begins at 2pm the same day. British Summer Time. The Grand Prix starts at the now customary time of 2.10pm BST.

What TV channel is it on?

Sky Sports F1 have exclusive coverage rights in the UK this year and indeed for the next few. Their qualifying program starts at 1pm, with race coverage on Sunday at 12.30pm.

Channel 4 have highlights for this year. Their qualifying program starts at 7.30pm on Saturday and their race highlights at 6.30pm on Sunday.

You can also keep up to date throughout the race with Luke Slater right here at Telegraph Sport.

What do we know about Silverstone?

  • Circuit length:  5.891km

  • First championship grand prix:  1950 (hence the 70th anniversary this year...)

  • Laps: 52

  • Race distance: 306.198km

  • Race lap record: 1.27.097 (Max Verstappen, 2020)

  • 2020 winner (of British Grand Prix): Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes

  • Number of corners:  18

  • Overtaking chances:  Quite good all-round, really. Probably the best chances are on the Hangar Straight and into Stowe (even around the outside now) towards the end of the lap and in the twisty complex at the start of the lap onto the Wellington Straight. Even Brooklands and Copse offer decent chances if you're brave.

What are the latest odds?

  • Lewis Hamilton 1/3

  • Valtteri Bottas 7/2

  • Max Verstappen 15/2

  • Alexander Albon 50/1

  • Carlos Sainz 66/1

  • Lando Norris 66/1

What is our prediction?

Sigh. Hamilton, Bottas, Verstappen.

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