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Circuit Zandvoort has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since 2021 – however, the race will soon drop off the schedule.
F1 has confirmed a one-year extension with the Dutch Grand Prix until 2026, after which the event will depart the race schedule. Zandvoort track director Robert van Overdijk announced that the race would leave the schedule in two years. The Dutch Grand Prix, popular in the European country, has drawn sellout crowds due to Max Verstappen’s rising popularity. The track’s final round will host under new technical regulations in 2026 but won’t feature in the 2027 season. F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali expressed gratitude for the Dutch Grand Prix team’s contributions, focusing on the event’s elevation of European Grands Prix. Verstappen won the first three Zandvoort races upon its F1 return, with Lando Norris triumphing in this year’s event, while the last Dutch Grand Prix in 2026 will be held under the sprint format. Circuit director van Overdijk shared pride in the event and fans can look forward to more excitement in 2025 and 2026, acknowledging the decision to end on a high note.
