F1 Dutch GP weekend begins with practice and sprint qualifying schedule
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Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend kicks off at Zandvoort with free practice 1 scheduled for Friday, August 21 at 12:30 PM CEST, followed by sprint qualifying at 4:30 PM CEST. This is the first event after the summer break, with Lando Norris coming off a victory in Hungary. Kimi Antonelli leads the championship, while Max Verstappen is set for his final home grand prix amid tight competition among leading teams including Mercedes, Ferrari, and McLaren. The weather forecast predicts mostly cloudy conditions and possible early-day showers, impacting the single practice session before competitive racing begins. Coverage will vary by region, with options available on Apple TV and Sky Sports.
- •Free practice 1 begins at 12:30 PM CEST on August 21.
- •Sprint qualifying is scheduled for 4:30 PM CEST on the same day.
- •Lando Norris recently won the Hungarian GP, boosting his momentum.
- •Kimi Antonelli retains the championship lead heading into Zandvoort.
- •Weather may affect track conditions with expected showers earlier in the day.
- 4:25 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 5:46 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Dutch GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
- 6:50 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
"Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Zandvoort with Lando Norris on pole after beating George Russell in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver took his second pole of the 2026 season by 0.102s, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Lewis Hamilton starts fifth ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Max Verstappen lines up seventh for his final home grand ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Zandvoort with George Russell on sprint pole after a tight sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver beat Lando Norris by just 0.041s, with Charles Leclerc third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start fifth after suffering floor damage from an off in SQ1, while Max Verstappen starts sixth for his ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 returns from its summer break at Zandvoort this weekend, with the Dutch GP starting the final stretch of the 2026 season after Lando Norris’ breakthrough win in Hungary. Norris took his first victory of the campaign before the shutdown, while Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship as Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren continue to trade momentum. Zandvoort now gives the field an ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 4:25 PMF1 Dutch GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Sunday at Zandvoort with Lando Norris on pole after beating George Russell in qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver took his second pole of the 2026 season by 0.102s, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Lewis Hamilton starts fifth ahead of Charles Leclerc, while Max Verstappen lines up seventh for his final home grand ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 5:46 PMF1 Dutch GP: Saturday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads into Saturday at Zandvoort with George Russell on sprint pole after a tight sprint qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver beat Lando Norris by just 0.041s, with Charles Leclerc third and Oscar Piastri fourth. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start fifth after suffering floor damage from an off in SQ1, while Max Verstappen starts sixth for his ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 6:50 PMF1 Dutch GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
What time free practice 1 and sprint qualifying start at the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch grand prix, plus the full Zandvoort schedule, weather forecast and how to watch live
- Motorsport.comAug 20, 2026, 6:50 PMF1 Dutch GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 returns from its summer break at Zandvoort this weekend, with the Dutch GP starting the final stretch of the 2026 season after Lando Norris’ breakthrough win in Hungary. Norris took his first victory of the campaign before the shutdown, while Kimi Antonelli still leads the championship as Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren continue to trade momentum. Zandvoort now gives the field an ...Keep reading
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