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.
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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?
The early weather forecast for this weekend’s race in Zandvoort looks to be fairly settled across all three days.
Light showers should clear before Friday’s practice sessions, while Saturday’s qualifying will see sunny intervals and a fresh breeze.
For Sunday’s race, dry conditions will be accompanied by a moderate breeze and some cloud cover.
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.