The Dutch Grand Prix will disappear from the Method 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 in style occasion with giant crowds turning up on the three races held up to now, the primary two of which have been gained 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 shall be a dash occasion.
Dutch Grand Prix director Robert van Overdijk stated they have been not capable of settle for the monetary dangers of holding the race.
“We’re a privately owned and operated enterprise, and we should stability the alternatives introduced by persevering with to host the occasion, towards different dangers and tasks,” he stated. “We’ve determined to exit on a excessive
with two extra unbelievable Dutch Grands Prix in 2025 and 2026.
“We needed to take this step whereas our occasion is adored and supported by passionate followers, residents, and the Method 1 group. I need to thank [F1 CEO] Stefano Domenicali and all of the crew at Method 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 as a consequence of broaden in 2026 as a brand new race in Madrid will happen, requiring one current spherical on the schedule to make method.
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 superb run in 2026,” he stated. “I need to thank all of the crew on the Dutch Grand Prix and the Municipality of Zandvoort who’ve been implausible companions to Method 1.”
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