F1 Releases 2026 Dutch GP Weather Forecast
Formula 1 published the official weather outlook for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort on August 19. Mild temperatures and moderate rain chances are expected across the three days of action.
Forecast Details
Formula 1 released its detailed weather forecast for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on August 19.[1] The outlook covers Friday through Sunday sessions with specific temperature ranges and precipitation probabilities.
Friday (FP1 and Sprint Qualifying) is projected to be mild, with air temperatures ranging from 16.5C to 19C and track temperature peaking near 30.1C.[1] A 60 percent chance of rain exists, though light precipitation is favored and conditions should stay mostly dry. Moderate winds average 15.8 kph with gusts to 32.4 kph.[1]
Saturday (Sprint and Qualifying) brings cool and pleasant conditions, with temperatures falling between 16C and 18C and track temperature reaching about 30.5C.[1] Rain chance drops to 40 percent, mainly in the morning and early afternoon. Winds average 14.4 km/h with gusts to 28.8 kph.[1]
Sunday Outlook
Sunday details were not fully expanded in the initial release but align with similar mild patterns and a decreasing rain chance from earlier days.[1] The full article provides session-by-session breakdowns for planning.
Related reading
- [1]What is the weather forecast for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix? (formula1). Accessed 2026-08-20.