2025 Dutch Grand Prix start time: how to watch, live stream, F1 schedule and weather

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With the summer break now over, Formula 1 returns to the iconic Circuit Zandvoort for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, a crucial race in the heart of the championship battle

2024 Dutch GP start

Can Verstappen fight for a home win?

Grand Prix Photo

Formula 1 is back to the North Sea coast after the summer break as Zandvoort hosts the Dutch Grand Prix, the 14th round of the 2025 grand prix season.

Zandvoort’s unique seaside layout is known for its fast, sweeping corners and challenging elevation changes, creating a demanding circuit.

As the championship battle intensifies, the Dutch Grand Prix is particularly significant with Max Verstappen racing at home in front of passionate fans, adding extra excitement and pressure to the title fight between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Live coverage in the UK remains exclusive to Sky Sports F1, where fans can watch every session live. However, Channel 4 will provide extended highlights of qualifying and the race, free-to-view for all.

2025 Dutch GP, TV schedule, streaming and F1 start times

All times are in BST for UK TV viewers:

Friday 29 August

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Practice 1 11.30am 11am Sky Sports NA
Practice 2 3.30pm 3pm Sky Sports 8pm, Channel 4

 

Saturday 30 August

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Practice 3 10.30am 10.30am Sky Sports 6.30pm, Channel 4
Qualifying 2pm 1.15pm Sky Sports 6.30pm, Channel 4

 

Sunday 31 August

Session Start time Live TV Highlights
Dutch GP 2pm 1.30pm, Sky Sports 6.30pm, Channel 4

How to watch F1 – TV broadcast and streaming details

Live TV

For the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix in the UK, the full weekend – covering practice, qualifying, and the main race – will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Sky Sports subscribers can enjoy multiple viewing options, including commentary from David Croft and Martin Brundle, exclusive onboard cameras, and the ‘Battle Channel,’ which highlights the most intense on-track battles, all accessible through the Sky Sports app.

Channel 4 will not show the race live but will broadcast highlight packages on Sunday evening, ensuring fans don’t miss the key moments from the race weekend. This set-up provides comprehensive live coverage on Sky Sports F1 along with accessible highlights on Channel 4 for UK viewers.

Live Stream 

The Dutch Grand Prix weekend can be streamed on the Sky Go app if you are a Sky Sports F1 subscribers in the UK.

Now TV members can also watch all the action on Sky Sports F1 with a Day or Month Membership, streaming across a wide range of devices.

For live timings and real-time data, fans can use the official F1 app or visit the F1 website.

Highlights

If you miss the live coverage, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights later in the evening on the same day as qualifying and the race, giving fans a chance to catch up on all the key moments and expert analysis. Sky Sports will also make highlights available to stream later in the day for subscribers.

Weather

ZANDVOORT WEATHER

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