The 2025 F1 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying session is just hours away. McLaren's Lando Norris showcased dominant form, topping both Friday practice sessions. His teammate Oscar Piastri secured second in Practice 1, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso took second in Practice 2.
Why it matters
This qualifying session will determine the starting grid for Sunday's main race, a crucial factor at the challenging Zandvoort circuit. McLaren's strong performance in practice suggests they could be major contenders this weekend, impacting championship standings.
How to watch
- UK: Sky Sports F1, Now TV (streaming)
- US: ESPN Network, fuboTV, F1 TV (streaming)
- Europe: Austria (Servus TV / ORF), Belgium (RTBF / Play Sports), France (Canal+), Germany (Sky), Italy (Sky), Netherlands (Viaplay), Spain (DAZN), Switzerland (SRF / RSI / RTS), and more.
- Americas: Canada (RDS / TSN), Latin America (ESPN)
- Asia: China (Shanghai TV), India (FanCode), Japan (Fuji TV / DAZN), Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore/Thailand (beIN SPORTS), Vietnam (K+)
- Oceania: Australia (Fox Sports / Kayo), New Zealand (Sky)
- Africa: SuperSport
Qualifying start times
- Local (CEST): Saturday, August 30, 15:00 - 16:00
- BST: 14:00 - 15:00
- PST: 06:00 - 07:00
- ET: 09:00 - 10:00
- JST: 22:00 - 23:00
- CST: 21:00 - 22:00
The big picture: Practice results
Practice 1 highlights:
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- Lando Norris (McLaren)
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- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
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- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Practice 2 highlights:
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- Lando Norris (McLaren)
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- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
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- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Championship standings ahead of qualifying
Drivers' Championship Top 5:
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- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 284 points
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- Lando Norris (McLaren) - 275 points
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- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) - 187 points
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- George Russell (Mercedes) - 172 points
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- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) - 151 points
Constructors' Championship Top 3:
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- McLaren - 559 points
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- Ferrari - 260 points
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- Mercedes - 236 points
What's next
Motorsport.com will provide live commentary throughout qualifying, and F1's official YouTube channel will feature free highlights at the end of the day.