What is the weather forecast for this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix?
The Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit is the next stop on the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship calendar. This weekend marks the start of the second half of the season, following the summer break that paused the action for several weeks.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the Drivers' Championship with a comfortable margin over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and his own teammate, George Russell. Meanwhile, Mercedes also leads the Constructors' Championship after a dominant start to the season. Consequently, any rival hoping to wrest the titles from the leaders must respond immediately to prevent the gaps at the top from widening further.
Furthermore, this is the home race for four-time world champion Max Verstappen; however, the FIA did not renew the contract for Zandvoort, and the venue will drop off the calendar after the 2026 race. This could therefore be the last time the Dutchman races in front of his home crowd—and perhaps the last chance for years to match the record for the most wins at this circuit.
This weekend will feature the Sprint format, meaning car setups must be finalized with fewer free practice sessions—a factor that could prove decisive for better or worse. Weather conditions could play a crucial role in determining how much time teams and drivers can spend on the track in optimal conditions.
What is the weather forecast for the 2026 Dutch GP?
Below, you can find the AccuWeather forecast for the upcoming 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at the Zandvoort circuit. For Friday, when the first free practice session and the sprint race qualifying take place, a high of 20°C and a low of 13°C are expected. Conditions are forecast to be a mix of sun and clouds, with a slight chance of showers; there is an 87% probability of rain for the day.
On Saturday—the day of the sprint race and qualifying for the main race—the "feels-like" temperature is expected to be very similar to the previous day, with a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. The good news is that showers are expected in the morning, with the rest of the day remaining partly clear and the probability of rain dropping to 64%.
Finally, on race day (Sunday), temperatures will remain much the same as the rest of the weekend, peaking at 20°C and dropping to a low of 12°C. The chance of rain decreases further to 55%, with conditions again partly clear, though an isolated shower is possible in the afternoon.
