How to follow Dutch Grand Prix on the BBC

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Formula One returns after the summer break - but what should you be looking out for?

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Oscar Piastri starts on pole as the Formula 1 season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend.

The McLaren driver edged team-mate Lando Norris in qualifying on Saturday.

Piastri leads the drivers' championship by nine points from Norris following the Briton's victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix last time out.

In the constructors' standings, leaders McLaren are ahead of Ferrari by 299 points, while Mercedes in third are only 24 points behind the Italian team in the race for second.

Sunday's grand prix starts at 14:00 BST.

Session start times and BBC coverage

Lando Norris in action at the Dutch Grand PrixImage source, AFP via Getty Images
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The Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the Formula 1 calendar after the 2026 season

Commentary of the race will be on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds, the BBC Sport website and app and most smart speakers.

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

All times BST

Sunday, 31 August

Race: 14:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)

What is the Zandvoort weather forecast?

Lando Norris lifts the winner's trophy in Hungary Image source, Getty Images
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McLaren's Lando Norris, who took victory in Hungary last time out, beat Max Verstappen by 22 seconds to win at Zandvoort 12 months ago

For Sunday's 72-lap race, light rain is predicted for the morning, although is likely to have subsided by lights out.

A moderate breeze and a high of 19C is also forecast.

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