India, Aug. 21 -- The Formula 1 2026 season roars back into action this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix 2026 unfolding its Free Practice and Sprint Qualifying on Friday, August 21. For the very first time, the Circuit Zandvoort is hosting the thrilling Sprint race format, and also for the last time. Here's all you need to know about the F1 races today.

Home hero Max Verstappen will be desperate to deliver a dominant performance in front of the passionate "Orange Army" for Red Bull. However, he faces a big challenge from the Mercedes duo of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli alongside Ferrari's superstar pairing of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, who will be pushing their cars to the absolute limit to spoil the local party and steal ...