Overview
- Formula 1 returns to Zandvoort for what will be the circuit’s last Grand Prix from Friday through Sunday, August 21–23, using the sprint format with one practice on Friday, sprint qualifying Friday afternoon, a 24‑lap Sprint on Saturday, regular qualifying Saturday afternoon, and a 72‑lap race on Sunday.
- Weather services show a high chance of rain for Friday and Saturday, with AccuWeather reporting roughly a 91% probability for Friday, creating uncertainty over tyre choices and setup in the only practice session.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings by 50 points over Lewis Hamilton as the weekend begins, and sprint points for the top eight finishers can alter championship math early in the race weekend.
- The event is being marked as a send‑off by teams and fans, with Red Bull revealing special suits, Max Verstappen unveiling a Delft‑blue tribute helmet, and sellout crowds expected despite organisers citing financial strains that ended Zandvoort’s calendar place after 2026.
- Broadcast arrangements mean US viewers must use Apple TV for live coverage in 2026 while UK and many European viewers can follow sessions through Sky, BBC and other regional broadcasters.