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It's been a long three weeks without Formula 1, but it'll finally be back in action this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Now that the summer shutdown is over, F1 is going full-throttle for the rest of the year. Sunday's race in Zandvoort will mark the final standalone race on the 2026 circuit, with only double and triple headers on the docket going forward.
Mercedes has led the pack all racing season, with 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli's six Grand Prix victories keeping him strongly in the top drivers' spot. His teammate George Russell held the second spot for several months, but has since been overtaken by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.
Who will return to glory in the Netherlands?
Here's how to watch the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix for free, including streaming options and start time for the Formula 1 race.
How to watch F1 Dutch Grand Prix 2026 without cable
In the United States, Apple TV has the exclusive rights to F1 for the 2026 season.
New subscribers to Apple TV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you've bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.
For the 2026 season, Apple TV will host all Free Practice, Qualifying, Sprint sessions, and Grands Prix with select races and all Free Practice sessions throughout the season available to watch for free in the Apple TV app.
F1 TV Premium, F1’s own premier content offering, will continue to be available in the US via an Apple TV subscription only and will be free for those who subscribe.
Dutch Grand Prix 2026 start time
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will take place at the MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, Netherlands on Sunday, August 23 and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that start time translates across North America:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Sunday, Aug. 23 | 9 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sunday, Aug. 23 | 8 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sunday, Aug. 23 | 7 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sunday, Aug. 23 | 6 a.m. |
Formula 1 2026 calendar and schedule 2026
| March 6-8 | Australia | Melbourne |
| March 13-15 | China | Shanghai (Sprint) |
| March 27-29 | Japan | Suzuka |
| May 1-3 | USA | Miami (Sprint) |
| May 22-24 | Canada | Montreal (Sprint) |
| June 5-7 | Monaco | Monaco |
| June 12-14 | Spain | Barcelona-Catalunya |
| June 26-28 | Austria | Spielberg |
| July 3-5 | Great Britain | Silverstone (Sprint) |
| July 17-19 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps |
| July 24-26 | Hungary | Budapest |
| August 21-23 | Netherlands | Zandvoort (Sprint) |
| September 4-6 | Italy | Monza |
| September 11-13 | Spain | Madrid* |
| September 24-26 | Azerbaijan | Baku |
| October 2-4 | Malaysia (Bahrain) | Sepang |
| October 9-11 | Singapore | Singapore (Sprint) |
| October 23-25 | USA | Austin |
| October 30 - November 1 | Mexico | Mexico City |
| November 6-8 | Brazil | Sao Paulo |
| November 19-21 | USA | Las Vegas |
| November 27-29 | Qatar | Lusail |
| December 4-6 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina |
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