The fifth Sprint of the 2026 Formula 1 season takes place this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort. Before Saturday's race, the grid must first be set.
Sprint qualifying at Zandvoort starts at 15:30 BST on Friday, August 21st, with the session taking around 45 minutes instead of the full hour of main qualifying. For local fans in the Netherlands, that means a 16:30 CEST start, while those in the UK can tune in from 15:30 BST.
This session comes right after Free Practice 1, giving teams little time to adjust. Max Verstappen will be eager to shine on home soil, but the tight and technical layout of Zandvoort always throws up surprises.

The new Sprint format in Formula 1 2026 has raised the stakes, with every point counting towards the championship. A strong performance in Sprint Qualifying can set the tone for the entire weekend.
With the session lasting under an hour, expect high intensity from the very first flying lap. Don't miss the action as drivers battle for the best grid slots ahead of the Sprint race.



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