The Dutch Formula One Grand Prix, residence to world champion Max Verstappen, will make its last look in 2026 earlier than being faraway from the race calendar, it was confirmed Wednesday.
According to an F1 assertion, a one-year contract extension for 2026 has been secured, however after cautious deliberation, the promoter has determined to not renew the race past that yr.
The Dutch GP was reintroduced in 2021 at Zandvoort, and Verstappen has received it 3 times. The assertion stated the ultimate version in 2026 would come with a dash race.
The way forward for the race was unsure past the unique contract, which ran by 2025. Speculation had urged that Zandvoort and Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium may alternate, however that didn’t come to go.
“All parties positively collaborated to find a solution to extend the race, with many options, including alternation or annual events on the table, and we respect the decision from the promoter to finish its amazing run in 2026,” F1 president Stefano Domenicali stated.
The resolution means F1 may have fewer races in its former core market of Europe sooner or later.
There is robust curiosity in Asia, however F1 may additionally return to Africa, with South Africa and Rwanda rising as potential hosts.
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