F1 prepares for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

The 2026 Formula 1 season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort from August 21 to 23. The Sprint format will feature, with Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying scheduled for August 21. Key statistics include a track length of 4.259km and a lap record of 1m 11.097s set by Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris from McLaren dominated the last two Dutch GP races, each securing a pole and a win. Drivers must consider the low grip levels associated with Zandvoort due to its surface and proximity to the coast, which can affect tyre performance throughout the weekend.