Dutch Grand Prix Returns with Sprint Format to Kick Off F1's Second Half

Formula 1 kicks off the second half of its 2026 campaign with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, the first sprint weekend of the year offering a maximum of 33 points. The schedule comprises one free-practice session on Friday, sprint qualifying later that day, a 100-kilometre sprint on Saturday, and the full Grand Prix on Sunday, with all start times provided for major time zones. Heading into Zandvoort, defending champion Lando Norris had just secured his first victory of the season in Hungary, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ standings by 50 points over Lewis Hamilton and 59 over teammate George Russell.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton aim to capitalize on a circuit that suits their cars, and Max Verstappen hopes for a home win before the Dutch round leaves the calendar. Broadcast options include Apple TV in the United States, one outlet in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, and F1 TV Pro in selected markets, with highlights posted to the sport’s YouTube channel.