F1 Dutch Grand Prix 2021

The popularity of Max Verstappen surely meant it was only a matter of time before a race in the Red Bull driver’s native country would be reinstated. Having last held the Dutch GP in 1985, the Zandvoort track has been newly configured in order to meet the demands of the modern Formula 1 car.

The result is a 14-turn 4.259km layout, which will feature two DRS zones as well as a number of banked corners and elevation changes, especially at the beginning of the lap.

Alberto Ascari won the race the first time it was held as part of the Formula 1 World Championship, with Niki Lauda taking the most recent victory almost 40 years ago. Provided the race goes ahead as planned, Verstappen will be aiming to become the first Dutch driver to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix in their home country.

The revamped circuit is set to host at least three editions of the Dutch Grand Prix and it promises to be a real spectacle for drivers and fans alike.

When is the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix on the F1 calendar?
The Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled to take place on the weekend of September 3-5 and is provisionally set to be the 13th race of the Formula 1 season. The first two free practice sessions will take place on September 5, with qualifying on Saturday, September 4 at 15:00 CET.

What time does the Dutch Grand Prix start?
The Dutch Grand Prix starts on Sunday, September 5 at 15:00 CET. The race can be followed live on RacingNews365’s blog and via television on Ziggo.