What time is the Formula 1 2026 Dutch Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

After its traditional summer break, Formula 1 returns to action this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix for the 12th round on the calendar – and here are the global start times for Sunday’s race.

Kimi Antonelli continues to lead the drivers’ standings by 50 points from Lewis Hamilton, while George Russell is nine points adrift of Hamilton in third. However, a win for Lando Norris last time out in Hungary pointed to an increasingly tight battle amongst the top four teams, meaning that it could be all to play for as the second half of the campaign begins.

Head to the RACE HUB or scroll down for more on how and when you can watch the action, along with the global start times for each session.

What time is the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?

Free Practice 1 will kick off the weekend on Friday, August 21 at 1130 local time, with Sprint Qualifying following at 1530.

The F1 Sprint takes place at 1100 on Saturday, August 22, ahead of Qualifying at 1500 – before the Grand Prix itself gets underway at 1500 on Sunday, August 23.

Check out the images below to find all the global start times for Sunday’s race and Saturday's Sprint.

How can I watch the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?

You can enjoy coverage from every session live on F1 TV Pro (available in selected countries), which brings fans closer to the action via exclusive features like onboard cameras on all 22 of the drivers’ cars, and access to both Pre-Race and Post-Race Shows.

F1 TV Pro can be streamed easily via Apple TV, Chromecast Generation 2 and above, Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku. F1 TV Pro is free of ad breaks and available with commentary in six languages.

Fans can also watch via F1 TV Premium, a premier service that invites fans to step into the heart of the action with the ability to watch races in 4K Ultra HD/HDR on up to six different devices, as well as a personalised Multiview feature available on select devices with 26 different feeds to choose from.

Viewers can watch every F1 Grand Prix, F1 Sprint, Qualifying and practice session live in 4K Ultra HD/HDR at home, with F2, F3, F1 ACADEMY and Porsche Supercup sessions also available to watch live on the platform.

Alternatively, live timing will be available on F1.com and the F1 app across every session during the Grand Prix weekend.

Where is the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix taking place?

The Dutch Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit Zandvoort, a venue that has hosted the event since its inaugural F1 race back in 1952.

Formula 1 continued to be a regular visitor to Zandvoort until 1985, before the track made its return to the calendar in 2021. This year’s Dutch Grand Prix will be the last, marking a final home race for local hero Max Verstappen.

Zandvoort is known for its undulating layout, making it a challenging track – but that challenge has been mastered by several names on the grid in recent years, with Verstappen claiming three consecutive victories at the circuit before Norris and Oscar Piastri won in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

What is the weather forecast in Zandvoort?

Mild conditions are expected when the weekend kicks off in Zandvoort, though there is currently a 60 per cent possibility of rain during Friday’s track action.

Similar weather appears to be in store on Saturday and Sunday, albeit with a decreasing chance of showers.

When can I watch F1 ACADEMY during the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix weekend?

F1 ACADEMY resumes its 2026 season this weekend, with Alisha Palmowski leading the standings ahead of Round 4.

Free Practice will take place at 1400 local time on Friday, August 21, while Qualifying and the Reverse Grid Race follow on Saturday, August 22 at 0920 and 1435 respectively.

The F1 ACADEMY action in Zandvoort concludes with the Feature Race on Sunday, August 23 at 1030.