Key Takeaways (TL;DR):
- Lineup Adjustments: The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix entry list features two key driver changes following Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury.
- Lawson & Tsunoda Step Up: Liam Lawson partners Max Verstappen at Red Bull, while reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda makes his season debut at Racing Bulls alongside Arvid Lindblad.
- Grid Stability: All other 9 teams field unchanged driver pairings as the second half of the 2026 World Championship gets underway at Zandvoort.
The entry list for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix features two major driver adjustments compared to the standard grid formation. Isack Hadjar will miss the round at Circuit Zandvoort due to a wrist injury sustained during the summer break. Consequently, Liam Lawson assumes Hadjar’s seat at Red Bull alongside Max Verstappen. This reshuffle triggers a secondary change at Racing Bulls, marking the return of Yuki Tsunoda, who joins British rookie Arvid Lindblad.
Aside from the shifts within the Red Bull and Racing Bulls camps, the remaining driver lineups across the grid remain unchanged for the Dutch event.
Mercedes continues with championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Ferrari fields Charles Leclerc alongside Lewis Hamilton, while McLaren maintains Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
At Alpine, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly continue their partnership. Haas is represented by Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman, while Williams features Alexander Albon and Carlos Sainz—fresh off Sainz’s multi-year contract extension.
Audi fields Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll line up for Aston Martin, and Cadillac rounds out the 11-team grid with veteran pairing Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas.
F1 2026 — Dutch Grand Prix Official Entry List
| Team | Drivers |
| Mercedes | Andrea Kimi Antonelli & George Russell |
| Ferrari | Charles Leclerc & Lewis Hamilton |
| McLaren | Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri |
| Red Bull Racing | Liam Lawson & Max Verstappen |
| Racing Bulls | Arvid Lindblad & Yuki Tsunoda |
| Alpine | Franco Colapinto & Pierre Gasly |
| Haas | Esteban Ocon & Oliver Bearman |
| Audi | Gabriel Bortoleto & Nico Hülkenberg |
| Williams | Alexander Albon & Carlos Sainz |
| Aston Martin | Fernando Alonso & Lance Stroll |
| Cadillac | Sergio Pérez & Valtteri Bottas |
Formula 1 resumes track action August 21–23, 2026, at Circuit Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, marking Round 12 of the World Championship. GRANDE PRÊMIO is covering all activities live on-site in Zandvoort with reporter Leonid Kliuev.
2026 Dutch Grand Prix — Session Schedule (Local Time / CEST)
| Day | Session | Local Time (CEST) |
| Friday, August 21 | Free Practice 1 | 12:30 – 13:30 |
| Friday, August 21 | Sprint Qualifying | 16:30 – 17:14 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Sprint Race | 12:00 – 12:30 |
| Saturday, August 22 | Grand Prix Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday, August 23 | Grand Prix (72 Laps) | 15:00 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why are Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda driving for different teams at Zandvoort?
Isack Hadjar sustained a wrist injury, prompting Red Bull to call up Liam Lawson. Lawson’s move left an opening at Racing Bulls, which reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda was called to fill.
How many teams are competing on the 2026 F1 grid?
There are 11 teams and 22 drivers competing on the 2026 Formula 1 grid, including newcomer Cadillac.
Who is driving for Audi and Cadillac in 2026?
Audi fields Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hülkenberg, while Cadillac competes with Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas.
