Formula 1 times: Dutch GP schedule
Datum
Session
Times (CET)
Friday August 23 First free practice 12.30pm – 1.30pm Friday August 23 Second free practice 4pm – 5pm Saturday August 24 Third free practice 11.30am – 12.30pm Saturday August 24 Qualifying 3pm – 4pm Sunday August 25 Dutch Grand Prix 3pm – 5pm
F1 Zandvoort at Viaplay
- Start of Super Sunday broadcast: 10:00 am
- Race start: 3:00 PM
- End of broadcast (target time): 6:15 PM
Viaplay will broadcast live from Circuit Zandvoort all day long. Super Sunday will start at 10:00 from the paddock. All events on the asphalt can be followed live all day long, with extensive attention for the F1 Academy and the Porsche Supercup in addition to Formula 1. In between sessions, the renovated Viaplay studio in the middle of the Formula 1 paddock will provide extensive analyses, drivers and team bosses will be interviewed and viewers will be treated to an exclusive look behind the scenes and reports from the village and the stands. Pit reporter Chiel van Koldenhoven will be assisted by analyst Tom Coronel for the latest news from the pit lane.
The live broadcast of the Formula 1 race starts at 15:00. The commentary will be provided by Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk, assisted by Allard Kalff from Virtual Race Control. The podium ceremony after the race can also be seen, after which it switches back to the paddock for interviews and analyses. The broadcast will last until approximately 18:15.
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Watch Dutch GP with F1 TV Pro
- Preview starts: 2:00 PM
- Race start: 3:00 PM
- End of broadcast (target time): 5:45 PM
The F1 race in Zandvoort can also be watched live in its entirety via F1 TV Pro, the official streaming service of Formula 1. The preview starts at 2:00 PM. From the circuit in the dunes, international experts look back on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming race. The most important topics from the paddock are discussed. This preview is in English, there are no subtitles available.
The live report of the Dutch GP on F1TV Pro starts at 15:00. Subscribers can decide for themselves in which language they want to hear the commentary: Dutch from Viaplay, English, German, Spanish, French or Portuguese. They also have access to additional tools to better follow the race, such as live timing, driver tracker and onboard cameras of all drivers. After the finish, the podium ceremony is broadcast and the analysts in the paddock talk about the most striking moments. Various drivers and team bosses also appear in front of the camera.
This is how you watch F1 in 2024:
NOS Formula 1 on NPO 1
- Preview starts: 1:10 PM
- Race start: 3:00 PM
- End of broadcast (target time): 6:00 PM
The Dutch GP can be viewed free of charge throughout the Netherlands on the public network NPO 1. As in previous years, NOS will broadcast the race in its entirety. The broadcast will start at 13:10 with an extensive preview from the circuit, with various analysts and drivers joining in to discuss the most important topics in the sport. The live report of the Grand Prix will start at 15:00, with commentary by Hans van Loozenoord. After the race, there will be an extensive discussion about the most important moments and various drivers will have their say.
F1 at RTL Germany
- Preview starts: 2:00 PM
- Race start: 3:00 PM
- End of broadcast (target time): 5:15 PM
Watch F1 at Viaplay
In the Netherlands, the entire Formula 1 season is no longer available for free on public television channels. The broadcasting rights are now in the hands of Viaplay, which means that you need a subscription to be able to follow the races. The Viaplay subscription, which can be cancelled monthly, costs 17.99 euros per month. Until 2 September, there is a special offer where you can take out a cheap annual subscription. Then you pay 13.79 euros per month. In total, that is around 50 euros cheaper than the monthly cancellable variant over a period of twelve months.
Providers such as KPN, Ziggo and Odido offer special packages that include Viaplay. This allows you to easily take out a Viaplay subscription and follow Formula 1 live via the app or stream it to your TV. Below you will find a detailed explanation of how this works, including the most current prices and offers from these providers.
Watch F1 on Viaplay TV (formerly SBS9)
The new television channel Viaplay TV will broadcast the Dutch Grand Prix as a complete replay. The broadcast starts on Sunday evening at 18:00. There will be no preview. The commentary on the images will be provided by Nelson Valkenburg and Melroy Heemskerk. The entire race will be repeated in its entirety. There will also be no extensive review afterwards. Viaplay TV is included in the standard channel offering of all providers.
Which channel is Viaplay TV (formerly SBS9) on with your provider?
Provider
On which channel can you find Viaplay TV?
KPN
Channel 19
Ziggo
Channel 19
Unable to do so
Channel 12
Caiway
Channel 19
Delta
Channel 19
Online.nl
Channel 12
Youfone
Channel 12
Formula 1 on Ziggo
- Ziggo Sport Race Cafe
- The Preview: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
- The Review (including summary): 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Channel 14 or Ziggo Select
Ziggo will not broadcast the Formula 1 race in Zandvoort, but will make various programmes around the event from the special Beach House. The preview starts at 14:00. Presenter Rob Kamphues and permanent analyst Robert Doornbos will receive a few guests on the beach. They will discuss the most important topics from the sport and look ahead to the upcoming spectacle. The broadcast ends at 15:00, so the race will not be broadcast. Fans can watch this on NPO 1, RTL Deutschland, F1 TV Pro or Viaplay.
At 17:00 Ziggo will broadcast De Nabeschouwing. The broadcast will start with an extensive summary of the race in Zandvoort. The analysts at the table will then discuss the most important moments. The broadcast will last an hour.
F1 Zandvoort: What time is the race on TV?
The Dutch Grand Prix can be watched in different ways, depending on your preference and subscription. Viaplay and F1TV Pro will broadcast the race live, although a subscription is required. The race can be watched for free on NPO 1 and RTL Deutschland. Viaplay TV will show you the full replay on Sunday evening. Ziggo will broadcast a summary.
Where?
What?
How?
Times
Viaplay Live report Viaplay app 10:00 – 18:15 F1 TV Live report F1 TV Pro 14:00 – 17:45 NOS Live report Television – NPO 1 13:10 – 18:00 RTL Deutschland Live report Television 14:00 – 17:15 Viaplay TV Replay Television – channel 12 or 19 18:00 – 20:00 Ziggo Summary Ziggo channel 14 or Select 17:00 – 18:00