Dutch GP schedule for the 2026 Netherlands Grand Prix held from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August at the Zandvoort circuit.
The timetable below includes many different time zones for all F1 session start times for people tuning in from other countries.
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Dutch GP race weekend format
The Dutch Grand Prix weekend features a sprint race. Below is the format of all F1 sessions across the three-day race weekend:
Friday 21st August
- First practice session (60 mins)
- Sprint qualifying (45 mins)
Saturday 22nd August
- Sprint race (60 mins)
- Qualifying – Q1 / Q2 / Q3 (60 mins)
Sunday 23rd August
- Race (72 laps or 120 mins)
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2026 Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying time
Qualifying for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will start at 16:00 local circuit time on Saturday 22nd August.
Qualifying will be split in to three sessions – Q1, Q2 and Q3. All drivers take part in Q1, the fastest 15 take part in Q2 and only the fastest 10 take part in the Q3 shootout for pole position.
The whole qualifying session will last for a total of 60 minutes.
2026 Dutch Grand Prix race start time
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will start at 15:00 local circuit time on Sunday 23rd August. It will last for either 72 laps or 120 minutes, whichever is shorter.
Dutch GP schedule 2026
Below is the Dutch GP schedule for the 2026 Netherlands Grand Prix weekend.
| 2026 Dutch Grand Prix F1 Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Friday 21st August | Local Time | UK Time |
| Practice 1 | 12:30 - 13:30 | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 - 17:14 | 15:30 - 16:14 |
| Saturday 22nd August | ||
| Sprint | 12:00 - 13:00 | 11:00 - 12:00 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - 17:00 | 15:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday 23rd August | ||
| Race | 15:00 | 14:00 |
What time is the Dutch F1 race in my country?
The Dutch F1 race will start at 15:00 local time (CEST) and will last for either 72 laps or 2 hours.
Below is the Dutch GP schedule for all F1 practice, qualifying and race sessions at the Zandvoort circuit in a number of different time zones.
| Session | Netherlands Time Zandvoort Circuit CEST |
PT | CT | ET | BST (UK) | AEST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practice 1 | 12:30 - Fri 21 Aug | 03:30 | 05:30 | 06:30 | 11:30 | 20:30 |
| Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 - Fri 21 Aug | 07:30 | 09:30 | 10:30 | 15:30 | 00:30 +1 |
| Sprint | 12:00 - Sat 22 Aug | 03:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Qualifying | 16:00 - Sat 22 Aug | 07:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 15:00 | 00:00 +1 |
| Race | 15:00 - Sun 23 Aug | 06:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 14:00 | 23:00 |
What channel is the Dutch GP on?
UK viewers will be able to watch live coverage of the Dutch Grand Prix practice sessions, qualifying and race on Sky Sports F1. You’ll need a paid subscription to that channel to do so.
The pre-race build up usually starts around 60 to 90 minutes before the Dutch F1 race start time.
US viewers can watch on ESPN if they have paid for a subscription.
Race highlights will be available to view for free on Channel 4 on the evening of Sunday 23rd August.
Information on where coverage of the race will be broadcast internationally can be found on the official Formula 1 website.
Gate opening times
If you’re planning on attending the Dutch Grand Prix in person check out my guide to General Admission at Zandvoort – it includes the times that the gates open and when to arrive.
If you’re heading to the race check out our guide to the Zandvoort F1 dress code for some tips on what to wear.
Zandvoort F1 detailed motorsport schedule
As well as the F1 there’s a number of support races that’ll be on track during the weekend. For 2026 these are:
- F1 Academy
- Mobil 1 Porsche Supercup
Hi Alex! When/Where do the driver Q&A sessions happen? Thanks!
Hi Vishal, usually on the main stage in the FanZone on the outside of the circuit. As for when – keep an eye on the race’s detailed schedule in the days leading up to the GP.