Formula 1 returns to the Netherlands this weekend for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at the iconic Zandvoort circuit, with fans preparing for what is expected to be the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future.
The 72-lap race will take place on Sunday, August 23, and is scheduled to get underway at 3:00pm local time in the Netherlands. For viewers in the United Kingdom, the race will begin at 2:00pm BST.
The Dutch Grand Prix remains one of the most anticipated events on the Formula 1 calendar, with Zandvoort providing a challenging combination of fast corners, elevation changes and narrow sections that can make overtaking difficult. With this potentially being the last Dutch GP for some time, the weekend carries additional significance for both fans and the championship contenders.
Action at Zandvoort begins on Friday, August 21, with Free Practice 1 scheduled from 11:30am to 12:30pm local time. Later that afternoon, drivers will compete in Sprint Qualifying, which is set to run from 3:30pm until 4:14pm.
Saturday will feature another important day of track action. The Sprint Race is scheduled for 11:00am to 12:00pm, giving drivers an early opportunity to score valuable championship points. Later in the day, attention will turn toward the main event as Qualifying takes place from 3:00pm to 4:00pm.
The starting grid will then be decided ahead of Sunday’s 72-lap Dutch Grand Prix.
For fans planning their weekend around the Formula 1 action, the key race time is 3:00pm in the Netherlands and 2:00pm in the UK on Sunday.
With championship points, potential strategic battles and the future of the Dutch Grand Prix all adding extra intrigue, the 2026 Zandvoort race promises to be an important and memorable chapter in Formula 1’s visit to the Netherlands.
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