Sophie Trifonoff

The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will be held at Zandvoort from 21 to 23 August, marking the circuit’s final appearance on the Formula 1 calendar. Mercedes teenager Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ championship by 50 points over Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, while McLaren’s Lando Norris enters the event after winning in Hungary. The weekend includes the season’s fourth sprint, with sprint qualifying on Friday, the sprint and main qualifying on Saturday, and the 72-lap grand prix on Sunday. Cool, unsettled conditions with possible rain are expected, although Sunday’s race is forecast to be largely dry. BBC coverage will be available through Sports Extra 3, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app, smart speakers, iPlayer and YouTube.

The final Formula 1 race before the summer break takes place at the Hungaroring from 24–26 July, with Kimi Antonelli leading the championship following his sixth win of the season. Full BBC coverage will be available across radio, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app, and post‑race shows on BBC iPlayer and YouTube. Practice, qualifying and race times are listed, and the forecast predicts warm, sunny conditions throughout the weekend.