Oscar Piastri will start tonight's Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix from fourth on the grid, with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris on pole.Championship leader Kimi Antonelli starts third, with his nearest title rivals, George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, second and fifth on the grid.Follow all the action of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix on the live blog below.PinnedSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:00pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:00pmLive: Dutch Grand Prix starting gridCollapse all postsFilter PostsAll8Key Events4Injury1Comments2Sun 23 Aug 2026 at 10:00pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 10:00pmOne hour until the start of the Dutch Grand PrixBy Michael DoyleSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:45pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:45pmWhat is the weather like in Zandvoort?By Michael DoyleWhat's the weather forecast for the race? Any rain?- DermieG'day, Dermie.Most of the day at Zandvoort will be dry, but it is by the sea, and showers can form very quickly.So we anticipate a dry race, it most likely will be dry, but there is always a chance of a shower.Key EventSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:30pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:30pmLawson driving for Red Bull, Tsunoda in for Racing BullsBy Michael DoyleIn case you missed it, we have a change on the grid this weekend.Red Bull's Isack Hadjar suffered a wrist injury while training during the mid-year break.This means Kiwi Liam Lawson will drive in his seat this weekend. Lawson had two weekends as a full-time Red Bull driver at the start of last season, before being demoted to Racing Bulls.Lawson is back in the top team.With Lawson getting called up to Red Bull, reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will drive in the Racing Bulls car.Tsunoda was the driver who replaced Lawson after two weekends last season, before he was dropped at the end of the year.Sun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:24pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:24pmTwo blogs, and two bylinesBy Michael DoyleG’day Michael. Good to be back. Are you doing the Hawthorn game as well ? Footy Blog header says you are. Busy man if so.- PhillipG'day Phillip.I just love to work, mate.Thanks for reading ABC Sport's live blogs.Key EventSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:10pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:10pmRecap from last night's grand prix qualifying and sprint raceBy Michael DoyleMissed last night’s qualifying session?Need to know who won the sprint race?Tap the link below to catch up on Saturday’s action.Key EventSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:05pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:05pmWhat time does the F1 Dutch Grand Prix begin?By Michael DoyleHere is when the lights will go out at Zandvoort, wherever you are in Australia.11pm: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, ACT, Tasmania10:30pm: South Australia, Northern Territory9pm: Western AustraliaKey EventSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:00pmSun 23 Aug 2026 at 9:00pmWelcome to the ABC Sport F1 blogBy Michael DoyleGoedenavond — Good evening, Australia.Welcome back to ABC Sport's live digital coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season.The mid-year break is over, and racing returns in the town of Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix.Teenager Kimi Antonelli resumes the season as the drivers' championship leader, holding a 53-point lead over Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton.Antonelli's Mercedes teammate, George Russell, is a further three points adrift.Australian Oscar Piastri is seventh overall in the drivers' championship standings, after a year filled with promising moments and bitter disappointment.Tonight Lando Norris starts on pole position, while Piastri begins from fourth on the grid.Be part of the conversation, and let me know your thoughts on all things F1, in the comment section.Aerial view of the Zandvoort F1 circuit (F1)