The 2026 Formula 1 World Championship returns following the summer break that halted on-track action for several weeks. Upon their return, drivers will compete over the weekend to secure maximum points at the Dutch Grand Prix in the Zandvoort circuit, located in North Holland, Netherlands.

There will be plenty of on-track action from Friday, August 21, to Sunday, August 23, as the weekend features a sprint format. This offers additional points to drivers contending for the Drivers' Championship and to teams hoping to close the gap on Mercedes at the top of the Constructors' Championship.

Drivers will begin arriving at the circuit a day early to fulfill their media obligations. Friday, August 21, will feature the weekend's first free practice session, serving as a prelude to qualifying for the Sprint Race. It is worth noting that, given the sprint race format, teams cannot make changes to their cars after the first free practice session; consequently, this session is crucial for correctly setting up the cars for the remainder of the weekend.

Following sprint qualifying, the action moves to the next day. On Saturday, August 22, the day begins with the Sprint Race, which awards points to the top eight finishers—a prime opportunity to narrow the gap to rivals in the World Championship standings. After the sprint race, the focus shifts to qualifying for the main race the following day.

Finally, the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend concludes with the race at the Zandvoort circuit. This race marks the start of the second half of the F1 season and will determine many positions in the respective championships, even though Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes hold a commanding lead in both standings.

Keep reading for the full schedule for the United States and the complete program for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix weekend, so you don't miss any of the on-track action.

Find the schedule for the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship Dutch Grand Prix here, including local time, Pacific Time, and Eastern Time (USA).