F1 Race Today: Dutch Grand Prix start time and how to watch live

F1 returns from its summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix later today (Sunday August 23) and we have all the key schedule information and a full TV guide.

Reigning world champion Lando Norris will start the final race at Zandvoort from pole position after producing a blistering qualifying lap on Saturday afternoon.

The McLaren star is just ahead of the Mercedes pair George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with the other McLaren of Aussie Oscar Piastri P4.

It was a disappointing afternoon for Ferrari with Lewis Hamilton just pipping team-mate Charles Leclerc to P5, while home hero Max Verstappen could only manage P7 for Red Bull.

This afternoon the seaside track plays host to the main course, with the 72-lap race providing another crucial moment in the championship race.

We do have driver changes to report as well, with Liam Lawson stepping in at Red Bull to replace the injured Isack Hadjar (fractured wrist). Yuki Tsunoda meanwhile comes in for Lawson at Racing Bulls.

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2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix start time

Lights out for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix is at 3pm local time later today (Sunday August 23).

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

Dutch Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Race - Sunday, August 23, 2026

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

As ever Sky Sports F1 will broadcast the race live in the UK, with Channel 4 having a highlights package later on Sunday. Apple TV is the new broadcaster of choice in the US after signing a landmark $750million five-year deal.

There is great news for fans who have access to Viaplay TV, with the Scandinavian streaming giant announcing that the race will be showed like on the free-to-air channel.

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* - American F1 fans can make use of a seven-day free trial with Apple TV and watch the Dutch GP weekend for no extra cost. To sign up to Apple TV, click here.

F1TV Pro also carries coverage of the sport, depending on which territory you are in.

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