Dutch Grand Prix to exit F1 calendar after 2026

The Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will drop off the championship calendar after the 2026 season, according to the event’s privately funded promoter. Organisers said they will not pursue another contract extension, and they also ruled out taking part in a proposed rotation system for European circuits.

The final running is scheduled for August 21-23, 2026. Officials said King Willem-Alexander is due to present the winner’s trophy at that race, describing it as his first official state-sanctioned appearance to award a prize at a domestic sporting event after attending previous races in a private capacity.

Zandvoort promoter cites risk and commercial trade-offs

Management for the Dutch Grand Prix said the Management for the Dutch Grand Prix said the decision was shaped by a need to balance commercial opportunities against operational risks. Organisers did not provide further financial details, but presented the move as a strategic choice about how to manage the event’s future under existing conditions. Robert van Overdijk, director of the Dutch Grand Prix, said the aim was to finish “on a high” while fan interest remains strong. The promoter’s position means the race will leave the calendar without shifting into a longer-term agreement or moving into a rotating-slot model. Key results since Zandvoort returned in 2021 Zandvoort returned to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, and organisers pointed to several headline outcomes across its modern run. Four-time world champion Max Verstappen won three consecutive Dutch Grands Prix at the circuit from 2021 to 2023.

Reports cited McLaren’s Lando Norris as the winner

Organisers also referenced later winners in the event’s recent history. Reports cited McLaren’s Lando Norris as the winner in 2024, followed by McLaren’s Oscar Piastri taking victory in 2025.

European calendar pressure and the rotation debate

The decision is being watched against wider questions about how European races retain places on the schedule as Formula 1 expands into newer global markets. Officials and organisers described commercial considerations as central to current calendar choices, and the Dutch Grand Prix’s refusal to join a proposed rotation plan adds another data point to that discussion.

However, no additional calendar specifics were provided alongside the announcement. What remains clear from the promoter’s statement is that Zandvoort’s modern chapter will close after 2026 even as organisers describe spectator demand as strong.

For Formula 1, the August 2026 event is now set to serve as the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort under the current arrangement. The key uncertainty is how the sport’s long-term European footprint develops as individual promoters reassess commitments and contract models.