The Formula 1 weekend continues in Zandvoort with an action-packed Saturday. The Mercedes driver, George Russell, has secured pole position for the sprint race after an intense qualifying session, where he clocked the best time with just 0.041 seconds ahead of Lando Norris.
Thus, Russell will lead the grid in a day that includes both the sprint race and the qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday. Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri occupy the third and fourth positions respectively, while Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, will start fifth after suffering damage to the floor of his car in the first qualifying session.
Saturday Schedule
The schedules for Saturday, August 22, are as follows (local time in Zandvoort):
- Sprint: 12:00 CEST
- Qualifying: 16:00 CEST
Weather Conditions
Weather in Zandvoort is expected to be cool, with a chance of showers in the morning, which may complicate track conditions during the sprint. While qualifying may be more stable, wind and changes in the clouds will fill the circuit, potentially affecting the balance of the cars during competition on the narrow and fast track.
How to Watch the GP
Television coverage of Formula 1 varies by region. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports remains the main broadcaster, providing live coverage of each session. In the United States, Apple TV will also stream all sessions of the 2026 season, in addition to the F1 TV global streaming option.
Complete Schedule of the Dutch Grand Prix
- Thursday, August 21: Free Practice 1 – 12:30 CEST
- Thursday, August 21: Qualifying for the Sprint – 16:30 CEST
- Saturday, August 22: Sprint – 12:00 CEST
- Saturday, August 22: Qualifying – 16:00 CEST
- Sunday, August 23: Dutch Grand Prix – 15:00 CEST
With high expectations for the intense Saturday in Zandvoort, Formula 1 fans look forward to an unforgettable spectacle at this iconic circuit.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
