The 2026 Formula One Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort Circuit is going down this weekend, but if you’re planning on catching the action, you better already have an Apple TV subscription locked and loaded. That’s right, folks, F1 has gone exclusive in the U.S., and this race is the real deal.
F1 Just Dropped Apple TV on Everyone
Seriously, this is the biggest shift in how we watch Formula 1 in forever. After years of catching F1 races on ESPN and ESPN2, Apple TV has snatched up an exclusive five-year deal to be the sole U.S. broadcaster starting this season. That means the Dutch Grand Prix, along with every single other race on the 2026 F1 schedule, will stream live on Apple TV. Think about it, that’s a massive change for fans who relied on traditional cable. The good news? F1 TV Premium is now free if you’re already an Apple TV subscriber. If you’re not, well, you know what you gotta do if you want to watch the best drivers in the world battle it out this Sunday. You can also catch practice sessions and qualifying races via the Yahoo Sports Racing Hub.
Zandvoort Is Calling, Here’s the Schedule
This isn’t just any race, either. The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort Circuit outside of Amsterdam is notorious for its insane atmosphere. We’re talking a coastal track carved into the sand dunes by the North Sea, and fans that bring the energy like no other, most of them rocking orange come race day. It’s gonna be a spectacle, but you need to know when to tune in.
Here’s the full breakdown of the weekend, all times Eastern. If you’re on the West Coast, remember to set your alarms three hours earlier to catch it live:
- Friday, August 21:
- Practice 1: 6:30 a.m.
- Sprint Qualifying: 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, August 22:
- Sprint: 6 a.m.
- Qualifying: 10:00 a.m.
- Sunday, August 23:
- Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix: 9:00 a.m. ET (that’s 6 a.m. PT for us early risers!)
So fire up your Apple TV this weekend, set your alarm for 6 a.m. PT on Sunday, August 23, and get ready for some serious F1 action. After the checkered flag waves in Zandvoort, the F1 calendar keeps rolling, with the Italian Grand Prix coming up next on September 4-6. Don’t miss a single turn!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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