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Formula E views Zandvoort as an ideal long-term home for the all-electric series, as CEO Jeff Dodds explained in an interview with RacingNews365.
Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds has expressed the championship’s interest in offering Zandvoort a long-term contract to host the all-electric series starting from 2027, coinciding with Gen4’s debut season. Talks have been ongoing between Formula E and the Dutch circuit, which is set to lose its Formula 1 race after the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. Dodds sees Zandvoort as an ideal venue to replace the F1 void, envisioning a multi-year presence for Formula E rather than just a one-off event on the Dutch coast.
Zandvoort, owned by a group led by Prince Bernhard van Orange-Nassau and investor Menno de Jong, has caught the attention of Formula E due to its location and infrastructure. Dodds has praised the circuit’s suitability for Gen4 cars, highlighting its proximity to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. With ongoing positive discussions and a mutual passion for motorsport, Formula E sees Zandvoort as a potential long-term home for the championship. Dodds emphasized the importance of establishing a lasting relationship with Zandvoort, reflecting on the circuit’s unique appeal and the enthusiasm of the Dutch motorsport community, boosted by drivers like Max Verstappen and Nyck de Vries.
