Chasing Sundays Opening raceweek

Independent city guide · Updated 15 August 2026

Zandvoort raceweek guide 2026

A practical starting point for the 21–23 August Dutch Grand Prix weekend: how the three days differ, how to reach the circuit and how to plan the coast and Amsterdam after the sessions.

The raceweek structure

  • Friday 21 August: Practice and Sprint Qualifying.
  • Saturday 22 August: Sprint and Grand Prix Qualifying.
  • Sunday 23 August: The final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Session times and access arrangements can change. Check the official Formula 1 schedule and Dutch GP guidance before travelling.

Getting to Circuit Zandvoort

The organiser expects heavy demand and restricts event traffic around Zandvoort. Train, official shuttle, bus and Park + Bike options should be checked and booked through the organiser's current transport guidance. Do not assume general car access into the event area.

Check official Dutch GP transport · Check the Formula 1 schedule

Coast first, Amsterdam when it fits

Zandvoort's beach, town centre and circuit form a compact daytime route. Amsterdam remains a practical accommodation and after-hours base, but the return journey and each venue's raceweek opening hours must be checked before setting out.

Venue listings

Chasing Sundays separates source-backed directory places from paid venue listings. A complete Standard listing is published only after the owner passes the automatic profile and location checks and a signed Stripe webhook verifies the exact selected amount and currency.

Open Zandvoort on the raceweek map · See the Standard listing · Create a venue profile

Official sources