F1 Final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Formula 1 returns from its summer break this weekend for an emotional final chapter at the Circuit Zandvoort, as the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix marks the last race at the iconic Dutch venue for the foreseeable future. The 12th round of the season, scheduled from August 21 to 23, will be a sprint weekend, offering drivers and fans one last chance to experience the track's unique banking and passionate atmosphere.

The event carries significant weight for local hero Max Verstappen, who has won his home race three times. The four-time world champion acknowledged the bittersweet nature of the weekend. "Of course, we've known this now for a while. It's my home Grand Prix, so for sure I'm going to enjoy it a lot," Verstappen said. He praised the organizers for transforming Zandvoort into a showcase event after its return to the calendar in 2021, calling it "a great example for a lot of other Grands Prix." While accepting the decision, Verstappen noted the circuit itself will remain. "We won't have a Formula 1 Grand Prix there, but there are a lot of other series that still race there, and if you want to have a track day, the track is not going to disappear."