What time does the Dutch Grand Prix 2025 start? Find out here!

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The Formula 1 circus returns to Zandvoort this year for the Dutch Grand Prix, one of the most atmospheric races on the calendar.
The tight and twisty seaside circuit has become a fan favourite since its comeback in 2021, thanks to the electric atmosphere created by the passionate Orange Army that fills every grandstand.
For fans planning their race weekend, the big question is always: what time does the action actually get underway?
The weekend begins on Friday, August 29th, with Free Practice 1 at 12:30 CEST, followed by FP2 at 16:00 CEST. On Saturday, FP3 runs at 11:30 CEST, before qualifying gets underway at 15:00 CEST to decide the grid for Sunday’s race.
The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix takes place on Sunday, August 31st, with lights out scheduled for 15:00 local time (CEST). This means a 14:00 start in the UK (BST), 09:00 on the U.S. East Coast (ET) and 06:00 on the West Coast (PT).
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Here’s the full Dutch GP 2025 timetable
Friday
Free Practice 1: 12:30 to 13:30 CEST (11:30 to 12:30 in the UK, 06:30 to 07:30 ET, and 03:30 to 04:30 PT).
Free Practice 2: 16:00 to 17:00 CEST (15:00 to 16:00 UK, 10:00 to 11:00 ET, 07:00 to 08:00 PT).
Saturday
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Free Practice 3: 11:30 to 12:30 CEST (10:30 to 11:30 UK, 05:30 to 06:30 ET, 02:30 to 03:30 PT).
Qualifying: 15:00 CEST (14:00 UK, 09:00 ET, 06:00 PT), setting the grid for Sunday’s showdown.
Sunday
2025 Dutch Grand Prix: 15:00 CEST (14:00 UK, 09:00 ET and 06:00 PT.)
With Verstappen eager to thrill his home fans and rivals circling, the Dutch Grand Prix 2025 promises fireworks both on and off the track.
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