P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has won three of the four Dutch Grands Prix since it returned to the F1 calendar in 2021.
Max Verstappen’s camp responded to the Dutch Grand Prix’s removal from the F1 calendar from 2027. The announcement came on December 4th, with Zandvoort securing a one-year extension but losing its spot from 2027 onwards. Verstappen played a crucial role in the race’s revival, last held in 1985 and initially set to return in 2020 before a COVID-19 delay. Talks suggested a bi-annual rotation with the Belgian Grand Prix, but after two more races, Zandvoort is scheduled to drop off. Verstappen’s manager, Raymond Vermeulen, highlighted Zandvoort’s unique financial model without government support, contrasting with other F1 races. While acknowledging the benefits for the Dutch government, they focus on the remaining races in the Netherlands.
