Formula One confirmed on Wednesday that the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort will be extended by one year and that 2026 will be the last year for the Netherlands.
The race in the Netherlands was a big highlight on the F1 calendar as it returned in 2021, with Dutch-Belgian Red Bull driver Max Verstappen a three-time winner until last year.
F1 CEO and Chairman Stefano Domenicali said: “I am incredibly grateful for the work the Dutch Grand Prix team has done in recent years.
“They raised the bar for European Grands Prix in terms of event viewing and entertainment, supported the development of young talent by hosting the F2, F3 and our F1 ACADEMY series, and also pioneered sustainable solutions that have inspired our events around the world. Towards becoming Net Zero by 2030 go on
“All parties have positively cooperated to find a solution to extend the race, with several options, including alternate or annual events, and we respect the promoter’s decision to complete its wonderful race in 2026. I would like to thank all the teams. Dutch Grand Prix and In the municipality of Zandvoort which has been a great partner of Formula 1.
The Formula One calendar already includes a record 24 races, and Domenicali noted that some European races will be optional to allow others to participate.
F1 is keen to include an African round, as both Germany and France are currently absent. The Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa, and Imola in Italy are all considered candidates for the rotation starting in 2026. The Formula One season concludes in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.