Dutch Grand Prix announces exit form F1 schedule after 2026

Formula One has announced that the Dutch Grand Prix has secured a one-year extension to its current contract, but the race will disappear from the F1 schedule after the 2026 season.

Formula 1 has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix promoter secured a one-year contract extension which will see Circuit Zandvoort remain on the Formula 1 calendar through the 2026 season. However, the promoted has elected to not to remain on the calendar after 2026.

The Dutch Grand Prix returned to the F1 calendar in 2021, and its return saw local hero Max Verstappen dominate the first three years. However, this year's Dutch Grand Prix saw Lando Norris take the honours, winning the Zandvoort round with a comfortable margin over his rivals.

The event has become known for its event experience, with Dutch fans and international visitors alike gathering to watch the excitement of Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy and more, battling around the iconic banked corners of the circuit. It has also established itself as a leading sustainable sporting event, pioneering technologies that are now used across the Formula 1 calendar.

In 2025, the event will take place from August 29 to 31. The date for the final event in 2026, which will include a Sprint for the first time at the Dutch Grand Prix, will be announced next year.

Commenting on the announcement, Formula One's President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “I am incredibly grateful for the work that the team at the Dutch Grand Prix have done in recent years.

"They raised the bar for European Grands Prix in terms of event spectacle and entertainment, supported the development of young talent by hosting F2, F3 and our F1 Academy series, and have also pioneered sustainable solutions that have inspired our events around the world as we drive towards being Net Zero by 2030.

“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. I want to thank all the team at the Dutch Grand Prix and the Municipality of Zandvoort who have been fantastic partners to Formula 1.”

Speaking of the decision, Robert van Overdijk who serves as the Director of the Dutch Grand Prix, said: “The Dutch Grand Prix is the result of a unique collaboration between SportVibes, TIG Sports, and Circuit Zandvoort, who shared the ambition of bringing the race back to the Netherlands. What we have achieved so far is undoubtedly a huge success. The appreciation from our visitors, drivers, and teams has been unprecedented, and we are incredibly proud of that.

“While today’s announcement signals the end of a monumental era, we are confident there is plenty more for fans to look forward to at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2025 and 2026, including the Sprint in 2026.

“We are a privately owned and operated business, and we must balance the opportunities presented by continuing to host the event, against other risks and responsibilities. We have decided to go out on a high with two more incredible Dutch Grands Prix in 2025 and 2026. We wanted to take this step while our event is adored and supported by passionate fans, residents, and the Formula 1 community.

"I want to hank Stefano Domenicali and all the team at Formula 1 for the hard work that has seen multiple contract extensions realised and the Dutch Grand Prix be such a success.”