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After a long summer break, F1 returns to action this weekend in the Netherlands. We bring all the information you need to know ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, including how to watch. Don’t forget to take a look at our F1 predictions and the odds for the weekend.
Dutch GP start time and UK schedule
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Dutch Grand Prix date
The Dutch GP will take place on Sunday, August 27th.
Dutch Grand Prix start time
The Dutch GP is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm BST. You can check the tables below for all the start times for this weekend’s Grand Prix.
Dutch GP schedule
| Friday, August 25th | Start time (BST) |
| Free Practice 1 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Free Practice 2 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Saturday, August 26th | Start time (BST) |
| Free Practice 3 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am |
| Qualifying | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Sunday, August 27th | Start time (BST) |
| Race | 2:00 pm |
How can I watch the Dutch GP?
If you want to know how to watch the Dutch GP in the UK, Sky Sports is the answer on TV and streaming. NOW will also stream the race live on the internet. Now if you want to know how to watch the Dutch GP in the US, you can follow the action live on ESPN, both on TV and streaming.
Television channels
| TV channel | Location |
| Sky Sports F1 | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN/RDS | Canada |
| Fox Sports | Australia |
Streaming services
| Streaming service | Location |
| NOW TV/Sky Go App | UK |
| ESPN | US |
| TSN Direct | Canada |
| Kayo | Australia |
About the Dutch GP
The Dutch GP was part of the first ever F1 season, in 1950. Alberto Ascari won the inaugural Dutch GP, repeating as a winner the following year. Zandvoort remained an integral part of the F1 schedule for three-and-a-half decades, missing out on only three years over that span. In 1985, Zandvoort was axed from the schedule after the track’s owners ran into financial problems.
Part of the track was then sold to real estate, leading to a redesign. The layout has remained largely unchanged since then. While Zandvoort stayed off the F1 schedule until 2021, the legendary Dutch track was home to races from many prestigious championships around Europe, such as the DTM and the WTCC. Zandvoort also held the famous Masters of F3 from 1991 until 2016. The race was widely regarded as the second-most prestigious in F3, after the Macau Grand Prix.
Altitude and weather
Altitude is an interesting factor at Zandvoort. With an altitude of 15m, Zandvoort is the F1 track closest to sea level. Of course, racing cars do better at lower altitudes, as there is more air for cooling and to help with aerodynamics. While there is a 40% chance of rain for all three days, the forecast has clear and sunny skies for all sessions. Temperature will be in the 18°C range, making it ideal for racing conditions – particularly around a highly abrasive track like Zandvoort.
Dutch GP stats
Here are the key stats to know about the Dutch GP:
| Last Dutch Grand Prix | 2022 |
| Circuit length | 4.259 km |
| Number of laps | 72 |
| Race distance | 306.587 km |
| Lap record | Lewis Hamilton, 2021 (1:11.097) |
Most wins (drivers)
| Drivers | Number of wins |
| Jim Clark | 4 |
| Jackie Stewart, Niki Lauda | 3 |
| Max Verstappen, Alain Prost, Alberto Ascari, James Hunt, Jack Brabham | 2 |
| Juan Manuel Fangio, Stirling Moss, Jo Bonnier, Wolfgang von Trips, Graham Hill, Jochen Rindt, Jacky Ickx, Mario Andretti, Alan Jones, Nelson Piquet, Didier Pironi, Rene Arnoux | 1 |
Most wins (constructors)
| Constructors | Number of wins |
| Ferrari | 8 |
| Lotus | 6 |
| McLaren | 3 |
| BRM, Matra, Brabham, Red Bull | 2 |
| Mercedes, Vanwall, Cooper, Tyrrell, Hesketh, Williams, Renault | 1 |
The Netherlands offer more than just racing
Aside from the most famous racetrack in the Netherlands, Zandvoort is also a very popular tourist destination. The seaside province is also well known for its resorts and a famous beach, which is visible from the circuit itself.
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