Dutch Grand Prix to exit Formula 1 calendar in blow to Max Verstappen
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Max Verstappen will race in front of home fans for the final time in 2026 with the Dutch Grand Prix set to drop off the calendar. open image in gallery Max Verstappen enjoyed passionate home support in the Netherlands “I am incredibly grateful for the work that the team at the Dutch Grand Prix have done in recent years,” Stefano Domencali, president and CEO of Formula 1, said. “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. 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.” The Dutch Grand Prix in 2026 will be held in the sprint format for the first time.