Having just been crowned quadruple F1 World Champion, Max Verstappen will soon no longer have the opportunity to race in front of his home crowd at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort!
The rumor has been floating around the paddock for a long time, here it is official: Zandvoort will not go beyond the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Zandvoort: one more year on the calendar…
It is a double announcement that the Formula 1 governing bodies and the Dutch circuit made this Wednesday. On the one hand, the Dutch Grand Prix extended its existing contract with the queen disciplinebut only of one year until 2026. On the other hand, the North Sea Channel will disappear from the calendar after this deadline.
“The last few years have been an incredible journey for all parties involved in the Dutch Grand Prix, after a long absence from Formula 1 in the Netherlands,” we read in the press release.
“The event stood out for its unique experience, attracting both Dutch fans and international visitors to watch F1, F2, F3, F1 Academy races, and more, on the circuit’s famous banked bends .”
“It has also established itself as a leading sustainable sporting event, adopting innovative technologies that are now used at other Formula 1 circuits.”
Sundays: “Zandvoort has raised the level of European Grands Prix in terms of spectacle and entertainment”
“I am extremely grateful for the work the Dutch Grand Prix team has done in recent years,” declared Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1. “They have raised the standard of European Grands Prix in terms of spectacle and entertainment, supported the development of young talent by hosting F2, F3 and our F1 Academy series, and have also innovated with sustainable solutions that have inspired our events all over the world.”
“All parties have worked together positively to find a solution to extend the race, with several options, including alternation or annual events. We respect the organizer’s decision to close this incredible adventure in 2026.”
“The Dutch Grand Prix is the result of a unique collaboration between SportVibes, TIG Sports and Circuit Zandvoort, who shared the ambition to bring this race back to the Netherlands,” add Robert van Overdijkdirector of the Dutch Grand Prix.
“What we have achieved so far is undoubtedly a huge success. The appreciation from our visitors, drivers and teams is unprecedented, and we are extremely proud of it. Although today’s announcement marks “At the end of a monumental era, we are confident that there is still much to offer fans at the 2025 and 2026 Dutch Grands Prix, including the Sprint in 2026.”
“We are a private, independent company, and we must balance the opportunities presented by continuing the event with other risks and responsibilities. We wanted to make this decision while our event is beloved by passionate fans, residents and the F1 community.”
The return of the Netherlands in 2021 coincided with a period of domination by Max Verstappen who won the race three times. In 2025, the event will take place from August 29 to 31. The date of the last edition in 2026Who will include a Sprint for the first timewill be announced next year.
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