Orange you glad Formula 1 is back this weekend?
Summer break is over and F1 returns with the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix from Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. As is custom, expect a sea of orange for the reigning, defending (and potentially 2023) world champion.
Max Verstappen and Red Bull have lapped the field in 2023, and heading into this weekend's race, things are again looking up for the 25-year-old two-time champ. Verstappen has won his home race the last two seasons (since the Dutch GP's restart) and has a third consecutive world championship in his sights with the season back on.
MORE: Watch the Dutch Grand Prix live with Fubo (free trial)
Verstappen has 125 more points than second-place driver Sergio Perez (189 points) and more than double the drivers' points as third-place driver Fernando Alonso (149 points). "Super Max" might cruise to another championship victory, and some home cooking may accelerate that future.
Here's what to know about this weekend's race in the Netherlands:
What channel is the F1 race on today?
- Race: Dutch Grand Prix
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 27
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2023 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' feed, with select races airing on ABC. Viewers can also stream Formula 1 races live in the U.S. with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
ESPN Deportes is the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2023 F1 races in the U.S.
What time does the F1 race start today?
- Date: Sunday, Aug. 27
- Start time: 9 a.m. ET
The 9 a.m. ET start time for Sunday's race means the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. local time. Lights out will likely take place just after 9 a.m. ET. Prerace programming will air on ESPN beginning at 7:30 a.m. ET.
Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Dutch Grand Prix. All times are Eastern.
| Date | Event | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Practice 1 | 6:30 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Friday, Aug. 25 | Practice 2 | 10 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | Practice 3 | 5:30 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | Qualifying | 9 a.m. | ESPN |
| Sunday, Aug. 27 | Race | 9 a.m. | ESPN |
Formula 1 live stream for Dutch Grand Prix
For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, five major OTT (over the top) TV streaming services carry the ESPN networks — Fubo, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream.
For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but won't be in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2023 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.
Formula 1 schedule 2023
The initial 2023 Formula 1 schedule listed 23 total races, with the season beginning on March 5 in Bahrain and ending in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 26.
This year, the United States expansion continues. F1 plans for three races on American soil, with the Las Vegas Grand Prix joining the United States and Miami races.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, originally scheduled for Sunday, May 21, was postponed after deadly floods ravaged the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy.
Here's the complete Sunday race schedule for 2023:
| Date | Race | Track | Start time (ET) | TV channel | Winner (Team) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Bahrain International Circuit | 10 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| March 19 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Jeddah Street Circuit | 1 p.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| April 2 | Australian Grand Prix | Albert Park Circuit | 1 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| April 30 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku City Circuit | 7 a.m. | ESPN | Sergio Perez (Red Bull) |
| May 7 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami International Autodrome | 2:30 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| May 21 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola Circuit | Postponed | TBD | — |
| May 28 | Monaco Grand Prix | Circuit de Monaco | 9 a.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| June 4 | Spanish Grand Prix | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| June 18 | Canadian Grand Prix | Circuit Gillies-Villenueve | 2 p.m. | ABC | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 2 | Austrian Grand Prix | Red Bull Ring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 9 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone Circuit | 10 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 23 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Hungaroring | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| July 30 | Belgian Grand Prix | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 9 a.m. | ESPN | Max Verstappen (Red Bull) |
| August 27 | Dutch Grand Prix | Circuit Zandvoort | 9 a.m. | ESPN | TBD |
| Sept. 3 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza Circuit | 9 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 17 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay Street Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Sept. 24 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka International Racing Course | 1 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 8 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail International Circuit | 1 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 22 | United States Grand Prix | Circuit of the Americas | 3 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Oct. 29 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez | 4 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 5 | Sao Paulo Grand Prix | Interlagos Circuit | 12 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 19 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas Street Circuit | 1 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 26 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina Circuit | 8 a.m. | TBD | TBD |
How to watch Formula 1 in Canada
- TV channel: TSN (English); RDS (French)
- Live stream: TSN Direct
For fans in Canada, TSN will carry the English-language race telecast while RDS will have the French-language broadcast.
Races can also be streamed via TSN's streaming service, TSN Direct.