Formula 1 returns from summer break to Zandvoort’s iconic coastal dunes. Discover essential broadcast schedules, DRS zones, and whether Lewis Hamilton’s lap record will finally fall.
This weekend, Formula 1 heads to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, part of the 2026 World Championship. This race marks the start of the second half of the season following the summer break.
The track, set amidst the dunes, opened in 1948 and features a total of fourteen corners and two DRS zones. The first zone runs from Turn 10 to Turn 11, while the second is located just after Turn 13—spanning the entry to the Arie Luyendyk corner, the length of the straight, and the entry into the Tarzan corner.
The circuit was part of the Formula 1 calendar until 1985 and returned in 2021 after a hiatus of just over 35 years. Below, you will find key information to help you follow the race and stay up to date ahead of this upcoming F1 event.
Who holds the lap record of the Dutch Grand Prix?
The lap record is still held by Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time champion set a time of 1:11.097 in 2021, while driving for Mercedes during a season in which he battled wheel-to-wheel with Max Verstappen for the world title. Next Sunday, a total of 72 laps will be completed on the 4.2-kilometer-long circuit.
What time is the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Find the schedule for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship Dutch Grand Prix here, including local time, Pacific Time, and Eastern Time (USA).
Friday, August 21
Free Practice 1
- Local time: 12:30
- Pacific Time: 03:30
- Eastern Time: 06:30
Sprint Qualifying
- Local time: 16:30
- Pacific Time: 07:30
- Eastern Time: 10:30
Saturday, August 22
Sprint Race
- Local time: 12:00
- Pacific Time: 03:00
- Eastern Time: 06:00
Qualifying
- Local time: 16:00
- Pacific Time: 07:00
- Eastern Time: 10:00
Sunday, August 23
Race
- Local time: 15:00
- Pacific Time: 06:00
- Eastern Time: 09:00
How to watch the Dutch GP
If you don't want to miss any of the action at the Zandvoort circuit, read on for details on US broadcast channels for the Dutch GP. In the United States, the 2026 Formula 1 season and the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort can be watched via the two options authorized by the FIA as official broadcasters of the pinnacle of motorsport.
The first is F1TV, the platform operated by F1 itself, available via subscription on any internet-connected device and which is also available in other parts of the world. The other option is an Apple TV subscription; this year, the platform has become a fan favorite for following the races, and it's the first season in which they are broadcasting the F1 races. Both options include audio in English and Spanish.
