Dutch Grand Prix set for Sprint weekend at Zandvoort next week
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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Formula 1 resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint weekend at Zandvoort from August 21-23, 2026. Max Verstappen aiming for a strong performance in potentially his last home race is currently without a victory this season. Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship over Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, who are looking to close the gap. Ferrari could benefit from Zandvoort's track layout, although McLaren's Lando Norris also poses a threat after his recent win at the Hungaroring. The event marks the final Dutch Grand Prix, as the race has not been renewed beyond this year.
- •Sprint weekend dates: August 21-23, 2026, at Zandvoort
- •Max Verstappen has not won a race this year
- •Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship by 50 points
- •Ferrari's upgrades may provide an advantage on Zandvoort track
- •Weather expected to be cooler with potential light showers
"Formula 1 returns after its summer break as the second half of the 2026 season begins with a Sprint weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.
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