The Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the Formulation 1 calendar after the 2026 season
Following the summer season break, the Formulation 1 season has returned with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend.
Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ championship by 9 factors from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris following the Briton’s victory on the Hungarian Grand Prix final day trip.
However Norris had the higher of his team-mate in Friday’s observe, topping each classes.
Within the constructors’ standings, leaders McLaren are forward of Ferrari by 299 factors, whereas Mercedes in third are solely 24 factors behind the Italian group within the race for second.
Sunday’s grand prix begins at 14:00 BST.
Session begin instances and BBC protection
Commentary of the race will likely be on BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport web site and app and most sensible audio system.
Ensure that to obtain the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and opinions each race of the season.
All instances BST
Saturday, 30 August
Third observe: 10:30-11:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds and sensible audio system)
Qualifying: 14:00-15:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds and sensible audio system)
Sunday, 31 August
Race: 14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports activities Further, BBC Sounds and sensible audio system)
What’s the Zandvoort climate forecast?
McLaren’s Lando Norris, who took victory in Hungary final day trip, beat Max Verstappen by 22 seconds to win at Zandvoort 12 months in the past
There’s a likelihood that the primary race again after the summer season shutdown will likely be a moist one, with forecasts predicting rain at factors throughout the weekend.
The rain largely managed to remain away in Friday’s observe, however did fall frivolously at factors all through the day.
On Saturday, there is a 36% likelihood of rain through the ultimate observe session, however qualifying is predicted to happen in dry circumstances.
For Sunday’s 72-lap race, extra mild rain is predicted for the morning, though is more likely to have subsided by lights out. A reasonable breeze and a excessive of 19C can be forecast.
