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F1 prepares for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:41 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

F1 prepares for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•Dutch Grand Prix runs from August 21 to 23, 2026
•Zandvoort track length is 4.259km
•Lewis Hamilton holds the lap record at 1m 11.097s
•Oscar Piastri won the last Dutch GP in 2025
•Low grip levels challenge tyre management during the race

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As F1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
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As F1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.

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