F1 Dutch Grand Prix 2021: UK date and start time, race schedule, live stream, how to watch and latest standings after drama at Spa

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Formula 1’s 2021 campaign continues this weekend as the action heads to the Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands.

The Red Bull vs Mercedes and Max Verstappen vs Lewis Hamilton continued last weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix as the Dutchman was handed the win in aborted race.


George Russell sets sights on partnering Hamilton with incredible performance in Belgium

George Russell strengthened his case to partner Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes as he performed miracles in qualifying and finished second at the Belgium Grand Prix.

Russell almost shook Formula 1 history by so nearly taking pole position at Spa with the uncompetitive Williams team in his qualifying lap.

Hamilton finished third last time out but Verstappen will want to be on top as he returns to the Netherlands in front of his home fans.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix…

When is the F1 Dutch Grand Prix?

Practice for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix got underway on Friday, September 3.

The main race then gets underway on Sunday, September 5 with lights out at 2pm.


Hamilton will need a strong performance this weekend to hold first in the driver’s standings.

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How do I watch the F1 Dutch Grand Prix?

Live coverage of the Grand Prix will be shown on Sky Sports F1 throughout the weekend with practice and qualifying scheduled for Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4.

Build-up for the F1 Dutch Grand Prix will begin at 12.30pm on Sunday, September 5 with lights out set for 2pm.


Somehow, a race result was declared in Belgium with Verstappen handed the win

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Lewis Hamilton v Max Verstappen: F1 Dutch Grand Prix

After finishing third in both the Hungarian and Belgian Grand Prix, Hamilton tops the F1 drivers’ championship with 202.5 points.

But with Verstappen finishing on the top spot on the podium last weekend he closes the gap in the driver standings to just three points with 199.5.

Hamilton’s last win came on his homecoming at the British Grand Prix, while Verstappen will be hoping to replicate that with a home victory of his own in Zandvoort.

Mercedes continue to lead the constructor standings with 310.5 points but Red Bull are closing the gap with 303.5.


Source: TalkSport.com Motorsport