Here’s how to watch the final Dutch Grand Prix live for free in 2026

Nypost · Aug 23, 2026 · 570 words · By Angela Tricarico

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What to know about Here’s how to watch the final Dutch Grand Prix live for free in 2026

It’s the end of an F1 era as the 2026 summer break comes to an end.

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What happened

It’s the end of an F1 era as the 2026 summer break comes to an end.

Why it matters

23, marks the final running of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, as the promoter decided not to continue hosting the event beyond this year’s race.

Common ground

Ahead of today’s Grand Prix, F1 held another sprint weekend.

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What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar injured his wrist and as a result, will not compete this weekend?
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Claim 1: “Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar injured his wrist and as a result, will not compete this weekend.”

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Multiple sources, including a Red Bull statement cited by China.org.cn and other reports, confirm Isack Hadjar missed the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix due to a wrist injury.

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web search NEUTRAL — "Isack Hadjar has sustained a wrist injury during the summer shutdown that will prevent him from racing at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix," read a Red Bull statement.
http://www.china.org.cn/2026-08/20/content_118656379.shtml

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web search NEUTRAL — MONZA, Italy — Isack Hadjar will miss the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive race weekend that he’s been sidelined due to an injury. News broke ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, the …
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7559129/2026/09/02/italian-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hadjar already spent last month's Dutch Grand Prix on the sidelines with a wrist brace after injuring himself days before, reportedly during a boxing workout.The Kiwi F1 driver will step up to the Red…
https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/09/03/liam-lawson-stays-with-re…

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Claim 2: “Mercedes’ George Russell started the sprint in pole position and went on to win”

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Web search results explicitly state that George Russell took 'Sprint Pole in Zandvoort' for the 2026 season. While the provided evidence for the win is slightly fragmented, the 'Sprint Pole' is explicitly confirmed.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2026) was a Formula One motor race held on 23 August 2026 at Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, the Netherlands. It …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Dutch_Grand_Prix

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Italian Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2026) was a Formula One motor race that was held on 6 September 2026 at the Monza Circuit in Monza, Italy. I…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Italian_Grand_Prix

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — George William Russell (; born 15 February 1998) is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Russell has won seven Formula One Grands Prix across eight seasons. Born and raise…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Russell_(racing_driver)

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Claim 3: “Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $12.99/month.”

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Claim 4: “Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)”

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Claim 5: “Where: Circuit Zandvoort (Zandvoort, Netherlands)”

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Wikipedia and web search results confirm the race was held at Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, Netherlands.

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web search NEUTRAL — The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 23 August 2026 at Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort, the Netherlands.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Dutch_Grand_Prix

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web search NEUTRAL — ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 23: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (1) McLaren MCL40 Why the Dutch Grand Prix is special.
https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/netherlands

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web search NEUTRAL — Almost 2 million fans have experienced the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at the iconic Circuit Zandvoort. For six unforgettable editions, we came together. In sunshine and pouring rain. For raci…
https://www.dutchgp.com/en/

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Claim 6: “When: Aug. 23, 9 a.m. ET”

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Wikipedia explicitly confirms the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix was held on 23 August 2026.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship is a motor racing championship for Formula One cars and the 77th running of the Formula One World Championship. It is recognised by the Fédération Internati…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Formula_One_World_Champio…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Dutch Grand Prix (Dutch: Grote Prijs van Nederland) was an annual Formula One World Championship auto racing event, held at Circuit Zandvoort in North Holland, Netherlands, from 1950 through 1985,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Grand_Prix

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Claim 7: “The Dutch Grand Prix is a 70 lap, 190.504-mile race on a course that is 2.646 miles long with 14 turns.”

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Claim 8: “Streaming: Apple TV”

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Web search results from SPORTSEU explicitly list 'Streaming: Apple TV, F1 TV' and state that the 2026 F1 season will stream on Apple TV.

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web search NEUTRAL — 2026 dutch grand prix formula 1 kimi antonelli george russell mercedes. Credit: Image: F1. Formula 1 rolls back into the second half of the 2026 season this weekend at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Pr…
https://sportsnaut.com/f1/dutch-grand-prix-2026-preview

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web search NEUTRAL — Get up to speed with everything you need to know about the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Find the schedule, latest news headlines and circuit information.
https://www.formula1.com/en/racing/2026/netherlands

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web search NEUTRAL — Streaming: Apple TV, F1 TV. Dutch Grand Prix begin time.Meaning the Dutch Grand Prix and each different race of the 2026 F1 season will stream dwell on Apple TV.
https://www.sportseu.com/dutch-grand-prix-2026-where-to-watc…

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Claim 9: “Red Bull has promoted Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson from the junior team to take Hadjar’s place”

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Web search results confirm that Liam Lawson stepped up to Red Bull for the Dutch Grand Prix due to Hadjar's injury.

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Claim 10: “Sergio Perez (Cadillac)”

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Claim 11: “Franco Colapinto (Alpine)”

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Claim 12: “Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)”

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Claim 13: “Russell will start today’s race second behind McLaren’s Lando Norris.”

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Web search results confirm Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, beating George Russell by 0.102s, placing Russell second on the grid.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada 2026) was a scheduled Formula One motor race which was held on 24 May 2026 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Canadian_Grand_Prix

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lando Norris ( ; born 13 November 1999) is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for McLaren. Norris won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2025 with McLaren, and has won 13…
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Claim 14: “Esteban Ocon (Haas)”

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Claim 15: “You can also subscribe to Apple TV via Prime Video for the same $12.99/month price”

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Claim 16: “reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will drive for Racing Bulls.”

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While evidence confirms Hadjar was replaced by Lawson at Red Bull, there is no specific evidence in the provided text confirming Yuki Tsunoda's specific role or driving for Racing Bulls during this specific weekend.

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Claim 17: “Russell’s Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, who currently leads the race for the World Drivers Championship, starts third.”

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Multiple sources confirm Kimi Antonelli started third in the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix and is the current leader of the World Drivers' Championship, leading George Russell by 81 points.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Spanish Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Gran Premio de España 2026) was a Formula One motor race that was held on 13 September 2026, at the Madring in Madrid, Spain, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Spanish_Grand_Prix

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Italian: [anˈdrɛːa ˈkiːmi antoˈnɛlli]; born 25 August 2006) is an Italian racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. Antonelli has won eight Formula One Grands Prix…
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Claim 18: “Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)”

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Claim 19: “Today, Aug. 23, marks the final running of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, as the promoter decided not to continue hosting the event beyond this year’s race.”

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Multiple sources confirm that the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix on August 23 is the final race at Zandvoort. Wikipedia states the event was held from 2021 to 2026, and web search results explicitly mention the 'final lap' agreement and the race being the final one.

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Claim 20: “Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)”

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Claim 21: “Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)”

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