Formula 1 returns from its summer hiatus this weekend, from August 21 to 23, for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit Zandvoort. With the championship fight heating up between Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull, fans around the world can follow every track session live.
Below are the session start times converted for key international regions, along with the official broadcasting networks carrying the action live.
Local track schedule (CEST & UTC)
| Session | Local time (CEST) | UTC |
| Free Practice 1 | Friday, August 21 – 12:30 | 10:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | Friday, August 21 – 16:00 | 14:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | Saturday, August 22 – 11:30 | 09:30 |
| Qualifying | Saturday, August 22 – 15:00 | 13:00 |
| Race | Sunday, August 23 – 15:00 | 13:00 |
International session times and official broadcasters
- United States (Eastern Time / ET)
- Broadcaster: Apple TV (also available via F1 TV)
- Free Practice 1: Friday, August 21 – 06:30 ET
- Free Practice 2: Friday, August 21 – 10:00 ET
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, August 22 – 05:30 ET
- Qualifying: Saturday, August 22 – 09:00 ET
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 09:00 ET
- Canada (Eastern Time / ET)
- Broadcaster: TSN (English), RDS (French), TSN+
- Free Practice 1: Friday, August 21 – 06:30 ET
- Free Practice 2: Friday, August 21 – 10:00 ET
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, August 22 – 05:30 ET
- Qualifying: Saturday, August 22 – 09:00 ET
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 09:00 ET
- United Kingdom (BST)
- Broadcaster: Sky Sports F1, NOW, Channel 4 (highlights)
- Free Practice 1: Friday, August 21 – 11:30 BST
- Free Practice 2: Friday, August 21 – 15:00 BST
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, August 22 – 10:30 BST
- Qualifying: Saturday, August 22 – 14:00 BST
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 14:00 BST
- India (IST)
- Broadcaster: FanCode, F1 TV Pro
- Free Practice 1: Friday, August 21 – 16:00 IST
- Free Practice 2: Friday, August 21 – 19:30 IST
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, August 22 – 15:00 IST
- Qualifying: Saturday, August 22 – 18:30 IST
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 18:30 IST
- Australia (AEST – Sydney/Melbourne)
- Broadcaster: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
- Free Practice 1: Friday, August 21 – 20:30 AEST
- Free Practice 2: Saturday, August 22 – 00:00 AEST
- Free Practice 3: Saturday, August 22 – 19:30 AEST
- Qualifying: Saturday, August 22 – 23:00 AEST
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 23:00 AEST
GRANDE PRÊMIO covers all the track action live from Zandvoort with reporter Leonid Kliuev. Keep up with every update on our news page.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Where can viewers in the United States stream Formula 1 live in 2026?
American fans can stream all free practice sessions, qualifying, and the Grand Prix live on Apple TV, as well as on F1 TV.
2. Which channel broadcasts Formula 1 live in the United Kingdom?
In the UK, every session is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with digital streaming options available via the NOW platform.
3. Is F1 TV Pro available in all these regions for live race streaming?
F1 TV Pro is available in select countries like Canada and India, while regions with exclusive live television contracts (such as the UK) do not offer live race streaming via standalone F1 TV.
