Dutch Grand Prix: Times, schedule, how to watch, weather and lap record

Formula One returns from it's summer break in front of the passionate Dutch fans at Zandvoort this weekend.

We can expect lots of orange smoke in the grandstands as the Dutch cheer on their compatriot Max Verstappen, who will be looking for improvements after losing ground on his title rivals prior to the break.

Dutch Grand Prix times and schedule

Practice times

Free Practice One: Friday 23rd August, 12:30 [11:30 UK Time]
Free Practice Two: Friday 23rd August, 16:00 [15:00 UK Time]
Free Practice Three Saturday 24th August, 11:30 [10:30 UK Time]

Qualifying time

Saturday 24th August, 15:00 [14:00 UK Time]

Race time

Sunday 25th August, 15:00 [14:00 UK Time]

How to watch the Dutch Grand Prix and TV channel

The Dutch Grand Prix weekend will be broadcast in full on Sky Sports F1, including the practice sessions, qualifying and race itself.

Full race highlights will be available on at 18:30 on Sunday evening via Channel 4.

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Previous Dutch Grand Prix winner and podium

1) Max Verstappen - Red Bull (2:24:04.411)
2) Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin (+3.744s)
3) Pierre Gasly - Alpine (+7.058s)

Dutch Grand Prix most wins

Legendary British driver Jim Clark has the most wins at Zandvoort with four to his name in the 1960's. However, home hero Max Verstappen can equal that tally with a victory this weekend, having won the last three instalments of the race.

Ferrari are the most successful constructor at the Netherlands circuit, with eight wins there. However, the most recent was way back in 1983, something that Leclerc and Sainz will be eager to change this weekend.

Zandvoort lap length and number of laps

The Dutch Grand Prix takes place over 72 laps of the 4.259km (2.646 mi) Circuit Zandvoort. The track has 14 turns, and when the race is all said and done, drivers will have covered 306.587km (190.504 mi).

Zandvoort lap record

The lap record at Circuit Zandvoort is held by Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes W12, the Briton set a lap time of 1:11.097 during the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix.

Zandvoort track temperature

The track temperature at Circuit Zandvoort should fluctuate a fair amount this weekend due to the forecast being quite uncertain, with both rain and sun expected, the track should sit between 10°C (50°F) and 22°C (72°F).

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Dutch Grand Prix weather forecast

Friday 23rd August
A cloudy and overcast day throughout. There is a significant chance of showers around daybreak and in the afternoon. Gusts of up to 75kph all afternoon towards the south-west.
Maximum temperature: 21°C (70°F)
Minimum temperature: 18°C (64°F)
Chance of rain: 40%

Saturday 24th August
More clouds throughout the day with an increasing chance of rain as the day progresses, the wind should calm down to round about 45kph in a westerly direction.
Maximum temperature: 21°C (70°F)
Minimum temperature: 17°C (63°F)
Chance of rain: 60%

Sunday 25th August
Expected to be the clearest day of the weekend, partly cloudy with regular sunny spells, dry throughout with a light south-westerly wind.
Maximum temperature: 18°C (64°F)
Minimum temperature: 15°C (59°F)
Chance of rain: 20%