Verstappen and Norris headline press conferences in Zandvoort

13:06, 27 Aug
Updated: 13:58, 27 Aug
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While for on-track action, fans will have to wait until Friday, the media day of the Dutch Grand Prix already begins tomorrow. Home favourite Max Verstappen is set to headline the press conference in the Netherlands.

After the summer break, where drivers and team personnel alike could enjoy some time off, the F1 season continues with the Dutch Grand Prix.

Max Verstappen in Belgium
Max Verstappen will be one of the six drivers attending the FIA press conference this Thursday

At Zandvoort, the regular FIA press conferences are also set to be held on Thursday and Friday.

Beginning at 13:30 local time (12:30 BST), three drivers will make their way press conference area. Three-time Dutch GP winner Max Verstappen will be present in this group, accompanied by rookies Gabriel Bortoleto and Oliver Bearman.

The second group begins answering questions at 14:00 local time (13:00 BST). The winner of three out of the last four Grands Prix, Lando Norris will attend this one, together with Alexander Albon and Isack Hadjar.

On Friday, in between the two free practice sessions, the team representatives' press conference will begin at 14:30 local time (13:30 BST). Two team principals who previously worked, Toto Wolff and James Vowles, will be joined by Alpine executive advisor Flavio Briatore.

See the complete schedule below!

FIA Press Conference schedule

Thursday, 28 August

13:30 local time (12:30 BST)

Oliver Bearman (Haas)
Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)

14:00 local time (13:00 BST)

Alexander Albon (Williams)
Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)
Lando Norris (McLaren)

Friday, 29 August

14:30 local time (13:30 BST)

Flavio Briatore (Alpine)

James Vowles (Williams)
Toto Wolff (Mercedes)