The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Components 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 well-liked occasion with massive crowds turning up on the three races held to date, the primary two of which have 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 will probably be a dash occasion.
Dutch Grand Prix director Robert van Overdijk stated they have 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 introduced by persevering with to host the occasion, in opposition to different dangers and tasks,” he stated. “We’ve got determined to exit on a highwith two extra unbelievable 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 Components 1 group. I need to thank [F1 CEO] Stefano Domenicali and all of the workforce at Components 1 for the exhausting work that has seen a number of contract extensions realised and the Dutch Grand Prix be so successful.”
The F1 calendar is already because of develop in 2026 as a brand new race in Madrid will happen, requiring one present spherical on the schedule to make approach.
Domenicali stated FOM and the promoter thought-about totally different choices to maintain the race on the calendar. “All events positively collaborated to discover a answer 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 stated. “I need to thank all of the workforce on the Dutch Grand Prix and the Municipality of Zandvoort who’ve been incredible companions to Components 1.”
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