King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will current the winner’s trophy on the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Will probably be his first ‚official‘ go to to a sporting occasion within the Netherlands to current a prize.
Whereas King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima have attended the Dutch Grand Prix recurrently since its return to the Components 1 calendar in 2021, these prior appearances have been made in a non-public capability.
In 2024, F1 administration and the Dutch GP organisers agreed to a single-year contract extension, securing the occasion for the 2026 season. Finally, the privately funded promoter selected to not pursue a longer-term deal or take part in a proposed rotation system with different European circuits. Zandvoort will drop off the calendar in 2027 consequently.
Robert van Overdijk, director of the Dutch Grand Prix, defined on the time of the contract announcement: „We’re a privately owned and operated enterprise, and we should steadiness the alternatives introduced by persevering with to host the occasion in opposition to different dangers and obligations. We’ve determined to exit on a excessive with two extra unbelievable Dutch Grands Prix in 2025 and 2026.
King Willem-Alexander is interviewed on the grid previous to the beginning
Picture by: Andy Hone / Motorsport Photos
„We needed to take this step whereas our occasion is adored and supported by passionate followers, residents, and the Components 1 neighborhood. I need to thank Stefano Domenicali and all of the group at Components 1 for the onerous work that has seen a number of contract extensions realised and the Dutch Grand Prix be so successful.“
Since its return in 2021, four-time champion and residential hero Max Verstappen secured three consecutive wins from 2021 to 2023, whereas McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri claimed victories in 2024 and 2025 respectively.
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix will happen at Zandvoort from 21-23 August. It would host one other dash race weekend, which means the drivers can have only one hour of apply to organize earlier than heading into aggressive on-track classes.
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