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Race Weekend
- FP1 Fri, Aug 21 · 12:30: Fri, Aug 21 · 13:30
- Sprint Qualifying Fri, Aug 21 · 16:30: Fri, Aug 21 · 17:15
- Sprint Sat, Aug 22 · 12:00: Sat, Aug 22 · 13:00
- Qualifying Sat, Aug 22 · 16:00: Sat, Aug 22 · 17:00
- Race Sun, Aug 23 · 15:00: Sun, Aug 23 · 17:00
Race Recap
Lando Norris converted pole into a dominant race win at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, leading from the front to give McLaren back-to-back victories at Zandvoort. Andrea Kimi Antonelli brought his Mercedes home in second, with George Russell completing the podium in third to make it a strong afternoon for the Silver Arrows. Charles Leclerc couldn’t match the pace for a podium finish but did set the fastest lap of the race at 1:14.230. The retirements of Alexander Albon, Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon thinned the field in the closing stages but didn’t affect the top order.
About the Circuit
Circuit Zandvoort is a tight, technical track on the Dutch coast running to 4.259 km per lap across 14 corners. It doesn’t give drivers much room to breathe. The layout demands commitment through its banked turns and offers very little in the way of long straights where you can switch off. Overtaking is hard here, which means qualifying matters more than at most venues on the calendar.
The Dutch Grand Prix has become one of the louder weekends of the season, with the grandstands packed from Friday onwards. This year it’s a sprint weekend, so there’s competitive action from the very first afternoon. The circuit’s lap record of 1:11.097 was set in 2024 and it remains a benchmark that reflects just how quick modern F1 cars are through Zandvoort’s compact and unforgiving layout.
Read the full Circuit Zandvoort: Dutch Grand Prix guide →
Recent Dutch Grand Prix Winners
- 2026 — Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2025 — Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- 2024 — Lando Norris (McLaren)
- 2023 — Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- 2022 — Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Dutch Grand Prix 2026?
The race takes place on 23 August 2026 at 15:00 local time. It’s a sprint weekend, so there’s also a sprint race on 22 August and sprint qualifying on 21 August alongside the main qualifying session.
Where is the Dutch Grand Prix held?
The Dutch Grand Prix is held at Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, Netherlands. The circuit sits close to the North Sea coast.
How long is the Circuit Zandvoort: Dutch Grand Prix?
Each lap is 4.259 km long. The circuit has 14 corners.
What is the lap record at Zandvoort?
The current lap record is 1:11.097, set in 2024.
Who won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Lando Norris won the race for McLaren, starting from pole position. Andrea Kimi Antonelli finished second and George Russell third, both for Mercedes.
Who set the fastest lap in the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:14.230.
Has Lando Norris won at Zandvoort before?
Yes. Norris also won the Dutch Grand Prix in 2024, making his 2026 victory his second at the circuit.
Is the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix a sprint weekend?
Yes. The weekend includes a sprint qualifying session on Friday afternoon and a sprint race on Saturday morning before the main qualifying session later that day.
Race Review
Norris takes victory at the Dutch Grand Prix 2026, with Antonelli second and Russell third. Full race review, championship implications and what's next.
Telemetry highlights
Full telemetry →Pole
Lando NORRIS
1:11.163
Fastest race lap
Charles LECLERC
1:14.230 · L60
Fastest pit
Franco COLAPINTO
12.00s
Race
72 laps
2 VSC
Conditions
32.1°C track
18.5°C air · rain
Top 5 fastest race laps
Ranked by single-lap speed, not race finish position.
| Rank | Driver | Team | Tyre | Time | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles LECLERC | Ferrari | S | 1:14.230 | : |
| 2 | Oscar PIASTRI | McLaren | S | 1:14.303 | +0.073 |
| 3 | Lando NORRIS | McLaren | H | 1:14.321 | +0.091 |
| 4 | Lewis HAMILTON | Ferrari | S | 1:14.566 | +0.336 |
| 5 | Kimi ANTONELLI | Mercedes | S | 1:14.571 | +0.341 |