Zandvoort Bids Farewell: How to Watch 2026 Dutch GP

Max Verstappen will be the center of attention this weekend as Formula 1 says goodbye to the iconic Zandvoort circuit. The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, held from August 21-23, marks the final race at the North Sea coastal track before it drops off the calendar next season.

After a four-week summer break, F1 returns with a packed schedule: 12 races in 16 weeks. However, uncertainty remains over how the season will conclude amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. What is certain is that Zandvoort is set for an emotional farewell, with a sellout crowd expected to cheer on the home hero.

Verstappen, who has won three times at the 4.259km circuit, has yet to take a victory in 2026. A difficult season for Red Bull has left the four-time world champion trailing in the standings. The pressure is on him to deliver a final win in front of his home fans before the circuit retires.

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Mercedes arrives as the team to beat. Andrea Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with six wins, holding a 50-point advantage over Lewis Hamilton. However, McLaren and Lando Norris closed the first half with a win in Hungary, signaling they are ready to challenge Mercedes' dominance.

On paper, Zandvoort's tight and twisty layout suits Ferrari. But McLaren, who have won the last two races here, also pose a significant threat. The competition is expected to be fierce, and this farewell could be the stage for a surprise.

For UK fans, Sky Sports F1 will broadcast every session live, with streaming options via NowTV. There's also a free-to-air alternative: Channel 4 will provide highlights programs. For fans in regions without exclusive contracts, F1 TV Pro is the go-to. And of course, Crash.net will provide live text updates for all sessions, along with reports and news.

Here are the previous Dutch GP winners: 2025 Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2024 Lando Norris (McLaren), and three consecutive wins for Verstappen from 2021 to 2023. The race was absent from the calendar between 1986 and 2019, and was canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic.