Dec.4 (GMM) The Dutch GP won’t be on the Method 1 calendar after 2026, in keeping with the authoritative newspaper De Telegraaf.
Regardless of the Zandvoort occasion and Max Verstappen’s recognition, a darkish cloud has hung over the race for a while. The present contract runs out in 2025.
“The present contract will probably be prolonged by one yr, sources verify to De Telegraaf,” journalist Erik van Haren revealed.
“However the determination has been made – the grand prix in Zandvoort will disappear from the Method 1 calendar after 2026. Organisers have determined that 2026 would be the closing version, with a dash race.”
Over the previous many months, Zandvoort circuit boss Robert van Overdijk has been warning that his negotiations with Method 1 about extending the contract had been troublesome.
“Many contracts with circuits expire in 2025 and FOM should work out what number of races they nonetheless need in Europe,” he mentioned just lately, including that organisers weren’t able to pay extra to maintain internet hosting Method 1.
“In the meanwhile, the dangers are too nice, however after all we’re doing all the things we are able to to see if a race after 2025 remains to be potential,” he mentioned months in the past.
“It’s clear that the state of affairs is precarious.”
And now, journalist van Haren says the unhealthy information is all however official.
“The organisers of the extremely praised race in Zandvoort have determined, after prolonged deliberation, that it’s smart to bid farewell to the premier class of motorsport after 2026. That is confirmed by numerous sources,” he mentioned.
