Circuit Zandvoort returned to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since 1985 in 2021, but after 2026, there are no plans for another Dutch Grand Prix at any point in the near future.
All five races contested at the 14-turn, 2.642-mile (4.252-kilometer) road course in Zandvoort, Netherlands since 2021 have been won from the pole position, and qualifying has been particularly crucial in 2026 under the new regulations.
Eigth of the 11 Grands Prix have been won from pole, with the three won from the front row, although there has been some parity at the front as of late, with five different race winners in the five most recent races.
Zandvoort also hosted its first sprint race earlier on Saturday, and that race was won by Mercedes’ George Russell from pole. Of the five sprint races contested so far in 2026, all five have been won from the front row, with four won from pole.
Qualifying has always proven crucial at Zandvoort, and it figures to be important yet again. Follow along with our live qualifying updates from Circuit Zandvoort.
Dutch Grand Prix F1 Zandvoort qualifying: Eliminated in Q1
17 - Carlos Sainz Jr., Williams
18 - Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
19 - Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
20 - Ollie Bearman, Haas
21 - Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac
22 - Sergio Perez, Cadillac
Dutch Grand Prix F1 Zandvoort qualifying: Eliminated in Q2
11 - Pierre Gasly, Alpine
12 - Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
13 - Nico Hulkenberg, Audi
14 - Franco Colapinto, Alpine
15 - Esteban Ocon, Haas
16 - Alex Albon, Williams
Dutch Grand Prix F1 Zandvoort qualifying: Q3 results
1 - Lando Norris, McLaren
2 - George Russell, Mercedes
3 - Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
4 - Oscar Piastri, McLaren
5 - Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
6 - Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
7 - Max Verstappen, Red Bull
8 - Liam Lawson, Red Bull
9 - Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi
10 - Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Full Dutch Grand Prix starting lineup at Zandvoort
1 - Lando Norris, McLaren
2 - George Russell, Mercedes
3 - Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
4 - Oscar Piastri, McLaren
5 - Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
6 - Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
7 - Max Verstappen, Red Bull
8 - Liam Lawson, Red Bull
9 - Gabriel Bortoleto, Audi
10 - Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
11 - Pierre Gasly, Alpine
12 - Yuki Tsunoda, Racing Bulls
13 - Nico Hulkenberg, Audi
14 - Franco Colapinto, Alpine
15 - Esteban Ocon, Haas
16 - Alex Albon, Williams
17 - Carlos Sainz Jr., Williams
18 - Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
19 - Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
20 - Ollie Bearman, Haas
21 - Valtteri Bottas, Cadillac
22 - Sergio Perez, Cadillac
The Dutch Grand Prix is set to be shown live on Apple TV from Circuit Zandvoort beginning at 8:55 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 23.
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