Weather report: Will showers shake up the order in Zandvoort?
Updated: 11:00, 31 Aug 2025
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
The first Grand Prix Sunday is set to be contested after the Dutch Grand Prix today. What will be the weather like in Zandvoort today?
Weather for the Dutch Grand Prix
After a dry and sunny qualifying sessions, where Oscar Piastri just finished ahead of fellow McLaren driver Lando Norris, the weekend continues with the race on Sunday in the Netherlands.
Rain can be a factor on the Circuit Zandvoort this afternoon, when the session begins at 15:00 local time (14:00 BST).
While there is a 20% chance of rain leading up to the Grand Prix, according to the FIA's weather channel, throughout the session, that will increase to 40%.
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It writes it will be rainy until sunset, with on and off showers that could be up to level two and three.
Many drivers mentioned wind can also be a factor, with the average winds reaching from 15 to 20 kph. Wind gusts can reach up to 30 to 40 kph this afternoon.
Changeable conditions led to a great Grand Prix in Zandvoort in 2023
Marko sees 'Verstappen being the best' in the rain
When asked about possible rainy conditions by GPblog, the Red Bull external advisor said: "Max for sure is the best in the rain, but I believe that McLaren also have very good tyre management in the rain. But we are close enough to make it exciting."
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