Dutch Grand Prix Confirms Zandvoort Exit After 2026 Season
The Dutch Grand Prix will conclude its run at Zandvoort after the 2026 Formula 1 season, marking the end of a six-year period on the F1 calendar. The race organizers have secured a one-year extension to their original contract, which was set to expire in 2025.
Race cars competing on racetrack
The final season in 2026 will feature a Sprint event, adding special significance to the race's conclusion. Despite discussions about potential alternatives, including hosting races on alternate years, the promoter ultimately decided to end their F1 partnership.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali praised the Dutch Grand Prix organizers for:
- Elevating European grand prix entertainment standards
- Supporting young talent through F2, F3, and F1 Academy series
- Pioneering sustainable solutions aligned with F1's Net Zero 2030 goal
The event's success has coincided with Max Verstappen's championship dominance, with the Dutch driver winning all but one race at his home circuit. Robert van Overdijk, director of the Dutch Grand Prix, cited business considerations and risk management as key factors in the decision to conclude the event's run.
The race organizers emphasized their commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for the remaining two grands prix in 2025 and 2026, choosing to end the event while it maintains strong support from fans, residents, and the Formula 1 community.
The Dutch Grand Prix's departure represents the conclusion of a successful partnership between SportVibes, TIG Sports, and Circuit Zandvoort, who collectively brought F1 racing back to the Netherlands and established it as a premier event on the Formula 1 calendar.