Formula 1 returns from the summer break to visit Zandvoort for one final time.
Max Verstappen's home Grand Prix is being removed from the calendar due to rising costs and increasing hosting fees, and the four time F1 World Champion will no doubt be determined to be the final winner of the race.
It will likely take a momentous drive though, as there appears to be no stopping Kimi Antonelli on his quest for a maiden title.
Form suggests the Dutchman is capable though, he managed a podium in both races prior to the break and Red Bull do seem to be growing into the season.
Lewis Hamilton is looking to launch an assault on Antonelli at the summit of the Drivers' Championship though, and has never won at Zandvoort. He will want to put that right and end Ferrari's hoodoo of not winning in the Netherlands since 1983.
Weekend Schedule & Timings
Grand Prix Date and Start Time
The Dutch Grand Prix is due to start at 14:00 (BST) on Sunday 23rd August, which will see the drivers take to the track at 15:00 local time (CEST)
Grand Prix Qualifying Date and Start Time
Grand Prix qualifying will take place on Saturday 22nd August, after the sprint race, at 15:00 (GMT), which is 16:00 in the Netherlands.
Sprint Race Date and Start Time
Zandvoort hosts a sprint race this weekend, which is set to begin at 11:00 (BST) on Saturday 22nd August, or 12:00 local time.
Sprint Qualifying Date and Start Time
Sprint quali will take place on Friday 21st August at 15:30 (BST), meaning the drivers will take to the track at 16:30 local time.
Practice Start Times
Due to it being a sprint weekend, there is only one practice session, and that will be at 11:30 (BST) on Friday 21st August -- 12:30 CEST.
How to Watch and TV Channel
Sky Sports is the home of F1 in the UK, and the Dutch Grand Prix weekend in it's entirety is being broadcast live on their dedicated channel, Sky Sports F1.
Live streaming and on-demand viewing will be available via the Sky Sports app, including the option of going onboard with any of the drivers.
Highlights
Highlights of the Dutch Grand Prix will be shown free on Channel 4 from 18:30 on Sunday 23rd August.
They can also be found on the Formula 1 YouTube channel and the Sky Sports app post-race.
Who won the Dutch Grand Prix last year?
Oscar Piastri prevailed in 2025's Dutch Grand Prix, leading home Max Verstappen by just over a second, before Isack Hadjar -- who is missing 2026's race with a wrist injury -- took home a surprising third placed finish for Racing Bulls.
2025 Dutch Grand Prix Podium
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 1:38:29.849
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - +1.212s
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - +3.233s
Weather
It will be an interesting weekend in the Netherlands, with the weather for Friday and Saturday currently forecast to be rainy.
Wet qualifying can be a catalyst for teams lower down the standings sneaking into Q3 and even the top end of the starting grid.
Normal service should be resumed on Sunday though, a cloudy day with sunny spells is predicted, though the track could have some lingering water from rain forecast early in the morning.
Temperature for the weekend is likely to sit around 18-19°C during racing hours.
