F1 Qualifying Today: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 start times, schedule, TV channel and FREE live stream

Qualifying for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort takes place today (Saturday August 22) with 22 drivers locked in a thrilling battle for pole.

Sixty minutes of pure motorsport drama at this iconic circuit will set the grid for Sunday's showdown, and the stakes could not be higher.

Sprint qualifying on Friday gave us some clues as to what might happen this afternoon and it suggested we are in for a thrilling showdown.

George Russell claimed a sprint pole for Mercedes in a thrilling finish, less than a tenth ahead of the trio of Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri. Championship rivals Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, meanwhile, could claim only P5 and P7 and will look to atone this afternoon.

It should be spectacular action again and we have all the detail you need to enjoy the session on TV.

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What time is F1 qualifying today?

Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix takes place today (Saturday August 22), starting at 4pm local time (3pm BST).

We've converted it to your local timezone where you are, all available in the table below:

Qualifying - Saturday August 22, 2026

How to watch 2026 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. There is great news for fans who have access to Viaplay, with the Scandinavian broadcaster showing every single session this weekend live and free to air on its Viaplay TV channel.

As ever, the UK options are Sky F1 for live coverage or Channel 4 for free-to-air highlights, while Apple TV now have the US rights (free trial avaialble).

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* - A free seven-day trial of Apple TV is available for fans in the US, allowing them to watch F1 for free this weekend.

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