Race Ready: Dutch F1 Schedule and Travel Guide

Welcome to the Race Ready for the 2026 Dutch F1 Grand Prix, taking place in Zandvoort, from 21-23 August 2026.

We’re here to ensure you have all the information available at your fingertips to enable you to get the most out of your live motorsport experience.

Dutch F1 Grand Prix tickets.

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Dutch F1 Grand Prix tickets.

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

Emergencies

Good to Know

Customer Service

FAQs

Dutch F1 schedule (2025)

Below are the times for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix. The exact schedule for the 2026 race will be released a few weeks prior to the race itself. Wondering what time the Dutch Grand Prix starts UK time? Those times are listed too!

In 2026, Zandvoort will host a Sprint weekend for the first time since the format’s introduction in 2021.

FRIDAY 29 AUGUST

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
10:10 | 09:10 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
12:30 | 11:30 | FORMULA 1 | FIRST PRACTICE SESSION
14:00 | 13:00 | PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP | PRACTICE SESSION
16:00 | 15:00 | FORMULA 1 | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION
17:30 | 16:30 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND PRACTICE SESSION

SATURDAY 30 AUGUST

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
10:25 | 09:25 | F1 ACADEMY | QUALIFYING SESSION
11:30 | 10:30 | FORMULA 1 | THIRD PRACTICE SESSION
13:00 | 12:00 | PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP | QUALIFYING SESSION
15:00 | 14:00 | FORMULA 1 | QUALIFYING SESSION
17:05 | 18:05 | F1 ACADEMY | FIRST RACE

SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

LOCAL TIME (GMT+2) | UK TIME (GMT+1) | SERIES | SESSION
10:40 | 09:40 | F1 ACADEMY | SECOND RACE
11:55 | 10:55 | PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP | RACE
15:00 | 14:00 | FORMULA 1 | DUTCH GRAND PRIX

Support races at the Dutch F1 Grand Prix

The final support races will be confirmed closer to the 2026 race.

The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup as well as F1 Academy racing were on show at Zandvoort in 2025. See the times of all the sessions in the schedule above. There will be plenty of action to entertain fans across the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.

Zandvoort Circuit Map

Use our track map to plan your trip as best you can. You can download the image or take a screenshot to have it to hand during the Grand Prix weekend.

Where is the best place to sit at the Dutch F1 Grand Prix?

It is essential to have your priorities in order when planning your trip to a Formula 1 Grand Prix. Use the map above to help you in your planning. Use our handy Dutch Grand Prix Grandstand Guide to make sure you find the right spot for your Formula 1 trip to Zandvoort.

Dutch Grand Prix: Grandstand guide for Zandvoort Circuit

Zandvoort Track Stats

ZANDVOORT | TRACK STATS
FIRST GRAND PRIX | 1952
LAP LENGTH | 4.259km
LAP RECORD | 1:11.097 Lewis Hamilton (2021)
LAPS | 72
RACE DISTANCE | 306.587km
TURNS | 14

Where to stay at the Dutch F1 Grand Prix

The Zandvoort Circuit is located within striking distance from the capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam. There is a wealth of hotel and AirBnb options in the city which is an easy commutable distance, around an hour from the track.

Image: Google Maps

Getting to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix

Organising travel from your accommodation can be a stressful part of a Grand Prix weekend. However, Amsterdam is not too far from the Dutch Grand Prix and many punters base themselves in the capital over the race weekend..

However you decide to travel, take the stress out of it with our handy guide to getting to the Dutch Grand Prix:

How to get to the Zandvoort Circuit for the Dutch Grand Prix

Important Information

Emergencies

112 is the general emergency number

Good to Know

The local currency is the Euro €. The exchange rate is around 1 GBP to 1.19€. All goods and services are paid in the local currency.

The official language is Dutch.

Prohibited Items at the Zandvoort.

Customer Service

If you require assistance during the race weekend, feel free to contact our customer service team through the Motorsport Tickets Help Centre.

FAQs

If you have some more queries or would like more information, head over to our FAQs section.

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