The Formula 1 circus is roaring back from its summer slumber, and this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix is shaping up to be a farewell party you won’t want to miss—especially since every second of the action will air live and completely free on TV.
Zandvoort’s coastal track is hosting the final Dutch Grand Prix for the foreseeable future, and the orange-clad army of Max Verstappen fans is expected to turn out in full force one last time.
The timing couldn’t be sweeter for the local hero. Verstappen just inked a new Red Bull contract that runs through 2030, giving him every reason to celebrate in front of his home crowd.
On the other side of the garage, Lewis Hamilton heads into the weekend with a massive mission. He’s chasing championship leader Kimi Antonelli—the brilliant teenage Italian who currently holds a 50-point advantage.
That gap makes this a pivotal stop in the title fight, and the tension is only ramping up.
The best part for fans? You don’t need a premium subscription to catch the entire weekend. Viaplay TV is offering every session free-to-air, from Friday’s Free Practice 1 and Sprint Qualifying all the way through Sunday’s main event.
Find the channel on Ziggo and Odido (channel 13) or KPN (channel 51).
Here’s your schedule: Friday (Aug 21) kicks off at 12:30 local (11:30 UK, 6:30 AM Eastern) with FP1, then Sprint Qualifying at 4:30 PM local. Saturday (Aug 22) brings the Sprint race at noon local, followed by Qualifying at 4 PM. Sunday’s grand prix goes green at 3 PM local (2 PM UK, 9 AM Eastern).
Will Verstappen turn his contract signing into a victory lap, or can Hamilton close that points gap in the most dramatic way possible?
