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

The fifth sprint race of the F1 2026 championship takes place today (Saturday August 22) with crucial championship points up for grabs at the Dutch Grand Prix.

George Russell (Mercedes) will start on pole after a thrilling sprint qualifying session on Friday, a fraction ahead of reigning world champion Lando Norris and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.

The men at the head of the title battle - Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli and seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton - have it all to do though after finishing only P5 and P7 respectively.

It should be a thrilling race over the shorter 100km distance and we have all the detail you need on timings, and how to watch live on TV.

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What time is the F1 Sprint race today?

Lights out for the Sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix is today (Saturday August 2022) at noon local time (CET) in Zandvoort. That is 11am in the UK.

Find the race start time converted to your local time zone below:

Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Sprint Race - Saturday August 22, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix sprint race 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 confirming that coverage will be 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 (6.30pm BST).

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

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