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F1 Roars Back: Dutch GP Sprint Weekend Starts Now!
14 Aug
Summary
- The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix is a sprint weekend event.
- The race returns to Zandvoort on August 21, 2026.
- Several international broadcasters will air the event live.
Formula 1's summer break concludes as the Dutch Grand Prix weekend commences on Friday, August 21, 2026. This marks the 12th round of the 2026 season and will be held at the iconic Zandvoort circuit. The event is set to be a sprint weekend, delivering an intensified schedule of practice, qualifying, and racing.
Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying are scheduled for Friday, August 21, followed by the Sprint race on Saturday, August 22. The main race qualifying will also take place on Saturday, with the Grand Prix itself on Sunday, August 23. All times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).
The Zandvoort circuit has a rich history, first hosting a Grand Prix in 1952. While it departed the calendar for many years, it made a successful return in 2021 and has been a regular fixture since. However, the 2026 edition is noted as the last under the current contract.
Fans across the globe can watch the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix through various broadcasters, including Apple TV in the United States, Sky Sports in the UK, and FanCode/F1 TV in India, among others. Detailed viewing information is available on Formula1.com.
