Dutch GP bows out after 2026 amid high costs and limited public backing
The Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort will depart the Formula 1 calendar after 2026. Promoters say the event, privately funded and with no direct government support, faces a precarious financial balance and rising costs, making a long-term sustainable business case unlikely. Despite strong fan interest, escalating ticket prices and revenue risks mean they would need near-sellout crowds every year, and rotations to other tracks were deemed not viable. The decision to end on a high note reflects weighing ongoing risks against the benefits of continuing.