The Netherlands GP is the first race after the summer break for the Formula 1 circus this weekend. Max Verstappen wants to win his home race after eight victories in a row.
The 2023 Dutch GP at Zandvoort will take place on Sunday, August 27. The start time is 15:00.
Here is all the info on the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort: schedule with all starting times, the broadcast on TV and stream as well as the favorites with betting odds.
Formula 1 GP Zandvoort: schedule & broadcast
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Date & Start time: when is the Netherlands GP 2023?
After the short summer break, Formula 1 continues this weekend with the race in the Netherlands. For the Formula 1 squad, it’s off to Zandvoort on the Dutch North Sea coast.
The Formula 1 GP of the Netherlands will take place on Sunday, August 28 at 15:00. The race will take place at Circuit Park Zandvoort.
The Netherlands GP schedule will follow the usual format.
Netherlands GP: start time & dates
On Friday, the 1st free practice is scheduled first, starting at 12:30. From 16:00 it continues with the second session.
Saturday will see the third and final free practice session at 11:30. From 15:00, qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix – which will be run on Sunday – continues.
The 2023 Zandvoort Formula 1 GP will take place on Sunday (28 Aug) from 15:00
Formula 1 Netherlands GP broadcast on TV and stream
The broadcast rights in Germany are held by Sky for all races of the 2023 Formula 1 season. The pay-TV broadcaster has the exclusive rights and shows every session live.
The entire Zandvoort GP weekend with practice, qualifying and race can be seen on the Sky Sport F1 channel.
The Zandvoort GP broadcast starts on Sunday already at 13:30.
Zandvoort GP schedule & Live broadcast on Sky
- Friday, Aug. 25, from 12:30 p.m., Sky Sport F1: 1st free practice session
- Fr, 25.8., from 16:00, Sky Sport F1: 2nd free practice session
- Saturday, Aug. 26, starting at 11:30 a.m., Sky Sport F1: 3rd free practice session
- Sa., 26.8., from 15:00, Sky Sport F1: Qualifying
- Sun., Aug. 27, from 1:30 p.m., Sky Sport F1: Pre-race reports
- Sun., Aug. 27, starting at 2:55 p.m., Sky Sport F1: Race
In the 90-minute pre-race coverage leading up to the start of the Netherlands GP, the Munich-based pay-TV provider sets the mood with the following team:
Peter Hardenacke will host the show, while expert and co-commentator Ralf Schumacher will support with expert know-how.
Sascha Roos will act as commentator from 2:55 p.m.
The track of the Netherlands GP
The Netherlands Formula 1 GP is held at Circuit Park Zandvoort on the Dutch North Sea coast.
The circuit has been part of the Formula 1 calendar again since 2021.
The premier class of motorsport made its first guest appearance at Zandvoort in 1952. Regular races were held there until 1985, before the Grand Prix was cancelled until 2020.
The fact that Formula 1 is returning to Zandvoort for the third year in a row is due to the popularity of Max Verstappen as well as the characteristics of Circuit Park Zandvoort.
The track has been modernized for the return and is one of the most challenging circuits, not only because of the famous Tarzan Curve.
The circuit has a length of 4.259 kilometers and includes 14 corners. The distance to be covered in 72 laps at the Zandvoort Grand Prix is 306.144 kilometers.
The record winner of the Grand Prix is Jim Clark, who won the race four times in the 1960s.
Since returning in 2021, Max Verstappen has won his home race both times.
Who is favorite for the 2023 Netherlands Grand Prix at Zandvoort?
Who will win the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023? In the 2023 Formula 1 season, the winner is usually known before the race and is Max Verstappen.
The Dutchman leads the world championship standings by a superior margin of 123 points over his teammate Sergio Perez.
Consequently, it comes as no surprise that Max Verstappen is also considered the big favorite at the Dutch GP in Zandvoort.
After eight wins in a row and dominant performances like in Spa – where he was more than 22 seconds ahead at the end – there is really only one question: Will the 25-year-old decide the ninth Grand Prix in a row in his favor and win his home race for the third time in a row?
It will be interesting to see who completes the podium – after all, there has been plenty of variety in this respect in recent races.
At Spa, Sergio Perez finished second, while Charles Leclerc took third place. In Hungary and Silverstone, Lando Norris finished second. Lewis Hamilton made it onto the podium at his home race in Silverstone.
With all the dominance of Red Bull and Max Verstappen, it will consequently be interesting to see who finishes second and third this time around.
