Norris set for another 'simply lovely' result, or can Verstappen fight back?

The summer break is now finally over, as the grid is set to visit Zandvoort this weekend. Can Lando Norris repeat his victory, will his teammate, Oscar Piastri, get back to winning ways? or can the world champions, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, bounce back?

How do the drivers and teams enter this weekend?

It was Lando Norris who managed to win the final Grand Prix hosted before the summer break at the Hungaroring, finishing just ahead of his teammate, Oscar Piastri.

He won the Dutch GP in 2024 as well, and on the team radio, he quoted Max Verstappen's catchphrase 'Simply lovely'.

As things stand, the Australian is still in the lead of the drivers' championship, having a nine-point gap ahead of Norris.

George Russell finished in third place, after Mercedes reverted back to a previous version of their suspension in Hungary. Both him and Kimi Antonelli felt more comfortable, as the Germans are looking to build on that.

Max Verstappen won every edition of the Dutch GP since its return until the previous year. The defending world champion finished in P9 the last Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton was downbeat after Hungarian GP, where he finished outside of the points. The Ferrari driver has now recharged, he shared on social media. Ferrari could also build on Charles Leclerc's pole position at the track near Budapest, and they remain in second place behind McLaren in the constructors' championship.

Lando Norris won in Hungary ahead of the summer break

What time does the Dutch Grand Prix start?

The Dutch Grand Prix will have the start time of a regular European weekend. See the complete schedule below!

Friday, 29 August

Saturday, 30 August

Sunday, 31 August

Where to watch the Dutch Grand Prix?

In the United Kingdom, the entire weekend will be shown live on Sky Sports F1. The British channel's crew will also host pre- and post-session shows as per usual.

Both on Saturday and Sunday, Channel 4 will also broadcast extended highlights.

In terms of the United States, the Dutch Grand Prix will be shown live on ESPN, which continues its partnership with Formula 1 in 2025.

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