Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix and the fifth sprint weekend of the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli leads the world championship standings by 50 points and secured a podium last time out in Hungary. His nearest challenger is Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, while Mercedes teammate George Russell is a further five points off the pace.
Lando Norris claimed his and McLaren’s first victory of the season in Budapest and the reigning world champions will be looking to continue their decent form after the three-week summer recess.
Yet this year’s event at Zandvoort will be the last at the old-school circuit, with the Dutch GP’s contract not being renewed with F1 beyond 2026. It gives Max Verstappen one last opportunity to add to his three wins in front of his adoring orange-clad supporters.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Dutch Grand Prix.
When is the Dutch Grand Prix?
Time BST
Sunday 23 August
- Race: 2pm
How can I watch it online and on TV?
The Dutch Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Sky’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 12:30pm (BST).
Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action from Zandvoort on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
In the United States, every practice, qualifying and race session will be streamed on Apple TV this year. You can stream Apple TV for FREE, with Apple TV’s seven-day free trial.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help.
Driver standings ahead of Dutch GP
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) - 219 points
2. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) - 169 points
3. George Russell (Mercedes) - 160 points
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 138 points
5. Lando Norris (McLaren) - 128 points
6. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 109 points
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 92 points
8. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) - 68 points
9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) - 43 points
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) - 42 points
11. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) - 23 points
12. Franco Colapinto (Alpine) - 19 points
13. Ollie Bearman (Haas) - 18 points
14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi) - 10 points
15. Carlos Sainz (Williams) - 6 points
16. Alex Albon (Williams) - 5 points
17. Esteban Ocon (Haas) - 3 points
18. Nico Hulkenberg (Audi) - 2 points
19. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) - 1 point
20. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) - 0 points
21. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac) - 0 points
22. Sergio Perez (Cadillac) - 0 points
Constructor standings ahead of Dutch GP
1. Mercedes - 379 points
2. Ferrari - 307 points
3. McLaren - 220 points
4. Red Bull - 177 points
5. Racing Bulls - 66 points
6. Alpine - 61 points
7. Haas - 21 points
8. Audi - 12 points
9. Williams - 11 points
10. Aston Martin - 1 point
11. Cadillac - 0 points
What is the 2026 race calendar?
ROUND 12 - NETHERLANDS (sprint weekend)
Circuit Zandvoort - 21-23 August
ROUND 13 - ITALY
Monza Circuit - 4-6 September
ROUND 14 - SPAIN (Madrid)
Circuito de Madring - 11-13 September
ROUND 15 - AZERBAIJAN
Baku City Circuit - 25-27 September
ROUND 16 - MALAYSIA/BAHRAIN
Sepang International Circuit - 2-4 October
ROUND 17 - SINGAPORE (sprint weekend)
Marina Bay Street Circuit - 9-11 October
ROUND 18 - UNITED STATES
Circuit of the Americas, Austin - 23-25 October
ROUND 19 - MEXICO
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City - 30 October-1 November
ROUND 20 - BRAZIL
Interlagos Circuit, Sao Paulo - 6-8 November
ROUND 21 - LAS VEGAS
Las Vegas Street Circuit - 19-21 November
ROUND 22 - QATAR
Lusail International Circuit - 27-29 November
ROUND 23 - ABU DHABI
Yas Marina Circuit - 4-6 December
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