How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC

Fans in orange t-shirts hold up flares at the Duth Grand Prix at Zandvoort
The Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the Formula 1 calendar after the 2026 season [Getty Images]

Following the summer break, the Formula 1 season returns with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort from 29-31 August.

Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ championship by nine points from McLaren team-mate Lando Norris following the Briton’s victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix last time out.

In the constructors’ standings, leaders McLaren are ahead of Ferrari by 299 points, while Mercedes in third are only 24 points behind the Italian team in the race for second.

Sunday’s grand prix starts at 14:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Friday, 29 August

First practice: 11:30-12:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Second practice: 15:00-16:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Saturday, 30 August

Third practice: 10:30-11:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

Qualifying: 14:00-15:00 (Sports Extra 2 only available on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, just say ‘play Sports Extra 2’)

Sunday, 31 August

Race: 14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Zandvoort weather forecast?

Lando Norris lifts the winner's trophy in Hungary
McLaren’s Lando Norris, who took victory in Hungary last time out, beat Max Verstappen by 22 seconds to win at Zandvoort 12 months ago [Getty Images]

There is a chance that the first race back after the summer shutdown will be a wet one, with forecasts predicting rain at points across the weekend.

There’s a low percentage risk of light rain on Friday, when the first two practice sessions take place.

On Saturday, there’s a 40% chance of rain during the final practice session, but qualifying is predicted to take place in dry conditions.

For Sunday’s 72-lap race, more light rain is predicted for the morning, although likely to have subsided by lights out. A moderate breeze and a high of 19C is also forecast.

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