Max Verstappen called up by the FIA at the Dutch Grand Prix

After the lengthy summer break for Formula 1 fans, the action finally returns this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix. It will also be a Sprint weekend, meaning the first competitive session will take place on Friday afternoon with Sprint Qualifying.

Home favourite Verstappen will answer questions at the FIA drivers' press conference on Thursday. The Dutchman will be part of the first group of three drivers, alongside his former teammate Sergio Perez and Racing Bulls talent Arvid Lindblad. Their session will begin at 14:30 local time (13:30 GMT).

Two British drivers will headline the second group. Defending world champion Lando Norris will be joined by Mercedes' George Russell and Audi's Nico Hulkenberg.

On Friday, the team representatives' press conference will take place. James Vowles (Williams), Ayao Komatsu (Haas), and Peter Bayer (Racing Bulls) will be present.

GPblog has previously learned that Isack Hadjar will likely miss the upcoming Grand Prix weekend due to a wrist injury. Red Bull is yet to decide who will be Verstappen's temporary teammate.

Liam Lawson already has experience in stepping up during a Dutch Grand Prix. He already did so in 2023, when he made his debut for AlphaTauri after Daniel Ricciardo suffered an injury during free practice.

In that case, at Racing Bulls, Yuki Tsunoda would take Lawson's seat, but the Japanese driver could also return to being Verstappen's teammate.

For now, this change would only apply to the upcoming race at Zandvoort. The next race will be in Monza two weeks later.