How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC

Max Verstappen has converted pole position into a race victory at the past three Dutch Grands Prix

Formula 1 returns from its summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort from 23-25 August.

Dutchman Max Verstappen leads the drivers' championship by 78 points from Briton Lando Norris, and is aiming to win his fourth home race in a row this weekend.

In the constructors' standings, Red Bull hold a 42-point advantage over second-placed McLaren.

Session start times and BBC coverage from Zandvoort

There will be BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra online-only commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.

You can also now listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say “ask BBC Sounds to play the Dutch Grand Prix” followed by the current session.

Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.

All times BST

Friday, 23 August

First practice - 11:30-12:30 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Second practice - 15:00-16:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Saturday, 24 August

Third practice - 10:30-11:30 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Qualifying - 14:00-15:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

Sunday, 25 August

Race - 14:00 (online-only via BBC Sport website and smart speakers)

What is the weather forecast for Dutch GP?

Zandvoort was originally a mix of public roads and a permanent circuit

The latest prediction for this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix is showing some unsettled weather for both Friday and Saturday.

First and second practice could see strong winds of up to 80kph (49.7mph), while qualifying the following day is forecast for occasional rain but a decrease in the windy conditions.

Sunday's 72-lap race should be run in the dry but temperatures will cool from 22 degrees down to around 19 degrees.

What is the track at Zandvoort like?

Following a 36-year absence, Formula 1 cars returned to Zandvoort in 2021, with drivers describing the track as "crazy" and "old-school".

With a beachside location and just 30 minutes by train from the capital city of Amsterdam, Zandvoort feels more like a rollercoaster ride compared with other circuits on the calendar because of its fast, undulating nature.

When the 4.259km circuit was revamped for F1's comeback three years ago, organisers increased the banking angle at Turns One - the famous Tarzan corner - to a challenging 18 degrees.

The tight and twisty 72-lap race is also tough on the tyres, with any wind around potentially blowing sand on to the track and affecting grip.