Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 Dutch Grand Prix

Joe Rivera

Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 Dutch Grand Prix image

"Orange" you glad to see Max Verstappen?

In front of his homeland fans, the Red Bull driver took the pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, making for a welcome homecoming entering Sunday's race. This marks the first time Verstappen sits on the pole for his home grand prix.

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It was an eventful stop-and-go qualifying day: Both Williams cars wrecked on Saturday, as George Russell and Nicholas Latifi pushed their rides too hard, hitting the wall and ending their qualifying sessions in Q2.

Mercedes secured the second and third spots in the grid, with Lewis Hamilton out-qualifying Valtteri Bottas, the last driver to cross the line in qualifying.

It's another knock-down, drag-out fight entering Sunday's grand prix with Hamilton and Verstappen fighting atop the driver's championship table entering September.

Here's how they'll line up this Sunday in the Netherlands:

Formula 1 starting lineup for 2021 Dutch Grand Prix

Despite his teammate's prowess behind the wheel of a Red Bull car, Sergio Perez was eliminated in Q1, putting him at 16th on Sunday.

With Kimi Raikkonen dealing with a positive COVID-19 test, Robert Kubica takes his Alfa Romeo seat for Sunday's race.

PositionDriver (Team)
1.Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
2.Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
3.Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
4.Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
5.Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
6.Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
7.Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
8.Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
9.Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
10.Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
11.George Russell (Williams)
12.Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
13.Lando Norris (McLaren)
14.Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
15.Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
16.Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
17.Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
18.Robert Kubica (Alfa Romeo)
19.Mick Schumacher (Haas)
20.Nikita Mazepin (Haas)

What channel is the F1 race on Sunday?

  • Race: Dutch Grand Prix
  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 5
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV

The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2021 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' feed, with a few races heading to ABC later in the season.

In addition, ESPN Deportes serves as the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2021 F1 races in the U.S.

What time does the F1 race start on Sunday?

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 5
  • Start time: 9 a.m. ET

The 9 a.m. ET start time for Sunday's race means the 2021 Dutch GP will start at 3 p.m. local time. The on-the-hour start time means lights out will likely take place just after 10 a.m. ESPN's pre-race show usually airs in the hour prior to the start of the race.

Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Dutch GP.

Date Event Time (ET)TV channel
Friday, Sept. 3Practice 15:30 a.m.ESPN2
Friday, Sept. 3Practice 29 p.m.ESPNU
Saturday, Sept. 4Practice 36 a.m.ESPN2
Saturday, Sept. 4Qualifying9 a.m.ESPN2
Sunday, Sept. 5Race9 a.m.ESPN2

Formula 1 live stream for Dutch Grand Prix

For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, there are four major OTT TV streaming options that carry ESPN: fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and AT&T Now. Of the four, Hulu and YouTubeTV offer free trial options.

Below are links to each.

For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but are not in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2021 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.

Formula 1 schedule 2021

Formula 1 returns in 2021 with a zaftig 23-race schedule, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28 and concluding with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 12.

The Canadian GP was canned as the country continues to wrangle with coronavirus issues, and F1 added the Styrian GP in its stead. The French GP moves up a week to June 20.

The race originally scheduled for Oct. 3 in Singapore was also axed, with the Turkish GP rejoining the schedule for the same date. That race takes place at Istanbul City Circuit.

The Portuguese Grand Prix returns for its second-consecutive running after a 22-year absence. Also making its debut this year is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which is scheduled for December.

DateRaceCourseStart time (ET)TV channelWinner
March 28Bahrain Grand PrixBahrain International Circuit11 a.m.ESPN2Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
April 18Emilia Romagna Grand PrixAutodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari9 a.m.TBDMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
May 2Portuguese Grand PrixAlgarve International Circuit10 a.m.ESPNLewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
May 9Spanish Grand PrixCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya9 a.m.ESPNLewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
May 23Monaco Grand PrixCircuit de Monaco9 a.m.ESPN2Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
June 6Azerbaijan Grand PrixBaku City Circuit8 a.m.ESPNSergio Perez (Red Bull)
June 20French Grand PrixCircuit Paul Ricard9 a.m.ESPN2Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
June 27Styrian Grand PrixRed Bull Ring9 a.m.ESPNMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 4Austrian Grand PrixRed Bull Ring9 a.m.ESPNMax Verstappen (Red Bull)
July 18British Grand PrixSilverstone Circuit10 a.m.ESPNLewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Aug. 1Hungarian Grand PrixHungaroring9 a.m.ESPNEsteban Ocon (Alpine)
Aug. 29Belgian Grand PrixCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps9 a.m.ESPN2Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Sept. 5Dutch Grand PrixCircuit Zandvoort9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Sept. 12Italian Grand PrixAutodromo Nazionale di Monza9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Sept. 26Russian Grand PrixSochi Autodrom8 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Oct. 3Turkish Grand PrixIstanbul City CircuitTBDESPN2TBD
Oct. 10Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka International Racing Course1 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Oct. 24United States Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3 p.m.ABCTBD
Oct. 31Mexico City Grand PrixAutodromo Hermanos Rodriguez3 p.m.ABCTBD
Nov. 7Brazilian Grand PrixAutodromo Jose Carlos PaceNoonESPN2TBD
Nov. 21Australian Grand PrixAlbert Park Circuit1 a.m.ESPN NewsTBD
Dec. 5Saudi Arabian Grand PrixJeddah Street Circuit11 p.m.ESPN2TBD
Dec. 12Abu Dhabi Grand PrixYas Marina Circuit8 a.m.ESPN2TBD

Joe Rivera