The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Formulation 1 calendar after 2026, the sequence has introduced.
The race at Zandvoort returned to the championship simply three years in the past. It has proved a massively common occasion with massive crowds turning up on the three races held to this point, the primary two of which had been received by the Netherlands’ a number of F1 world champion Max Verstappen
The occasion promoters have agreed a one-year extension to make sure the race continues in 2026. F1 introduced the ultimate Dutch Grand Prix might be a dash occasion.
Dutch Grand Prix director Robert van Overdijk mentioned they had been not in a position to settle for the monetary dangers of holding the race.
“We’re a privately owned and operated enterprise, and we should steadiness the alternatives offered by persevering with to host the occasion, in opposition to different dangers and obligations,” he mentioned. “We now have determined to exit on a highwith two extra unimaginable Dutch Grands Prix in 2025 and 2026.
“We wished to take this step whereas our occasion is adored and supported by passionate followers, residents, and the Formulation 1 group. I wish to thank [F1 CEO] Stefano Domenicali and all of the staff at Formulation 1 for the onerous work that has seen a number of contract extensions realised and the Dutch Grand Prix be so successful.”
The F1 calendar is already as a result of broaden in 2026 as a brand new race in Madrid will happen, requiring one current spherical on the schedule to make method.
Domenicali mentioned FOM and the promoter thought-about totally different choices to maintain the race on the calendar. “All events positively collaborated to discover a resolution to increase the race, with many choices, together with alternation or annual occasions on the desk, and we respect the choice from the promoter to complete its wonderful run in 2026,” he mentioned. “I wish to thank all of the staff on the Dutch Grand Prix and the Municipality of Zandvoort who’ve been improbable companions to Formulation 1.”
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