Zandvoort
Zandvoort represents Round 8 of the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup in 2026. The circuit was moved from May to September, giving this round particular significance within the season progression. The 4.3-kilometre track winds through the dunes of Zandvoort, creating a distinctive racing environment. Circuit Zandvoort is a legendary and internationally acclaimed circuit with a history dating back over 70 years. After asphalt was laid in 1948, the first official Grand Prix took place that same year. The combination of sporting heritage and unique coastal dune landscape continues to make Zandvoort a premier venue for major international motorsport competition.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:50 | Qualifying 1 (Group A) | 18 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 09:05 | Qualifying 1 (Group B) | 18 Sep 2026 | Finished |
| 12:15 | GT World Challenge powered by AWS Race 1 | 18 Sep 2026 | Finished |
All times in Europe/London.
Where to watch
Start: 18 Sep 2026, 12:15 (Europe/London)
Broadcasters usually go on air 15 to 30 minutes before the start.
- GTWorld YouTube free to air 🇩🇪 Germany Kostenloser Livestream der Serie
Tickets
Qualifying and starting grid
The qualifying result will appear here as soon as it is available.
Race result
The race result will appear here as soon as it is available.
About this race
The GT World Challenge Europe held Zandvoort on Friday, 18 September 2026. It was held at Circuit Zandvoort.
The circuit is located in Zandvoort, Netherlands and measures 4.300 kilometres, has 14 corners and opened in 1948.
Circuit Zandvoort is a motorsport race track located on the North Sea coast in the Netherlands, approximately 35 kilometers west of Amsterdam. The 4.3-kilometer-long circuit was opened in 1948 and runs through natural dune landscape with characteristic elevation changes. Circuit Zandvoort is known for its fast and technically demanding track layout featuring fourteen corners, including spectacular banked curves such as the Hugenholtz corner. Formula One raced at the circuit intermittently between 1952 and 1985, returned in 2021, and will end on the course in 2026.
The race was shown free to air on GTWorld YouTube. Every broadcaster with country and access is listed in the broadcast section.
Frequently asked questions
When does Zandvoort start?
Zandvoort starts on Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:15 central European time.
Where does Zandvoort take place?
The venue is Circuit Zandvoort in Zandvoort.
Where can I watch Zandvoort?
In Germany GTWorld YouTube carry the broadcast. It is free to air on GTWorld YouTube.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- GT4 EU Zandvoort 19 Sep 2026
- F1 Dutch Grand Prix 21 Aug 2026
- DTM Zandvoort 23 May 2026
- GT Masters Zandvoort 23 May 2026
- DTM Circuit Zandvoort 22 May 2026
- GT Masters Circuit Zandvoort 22 May 2026