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Max Verstappen reflects on potential final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Max Verstappen reflects on potential final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Summary

Max Verstappen spoke ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, which may be his last at Zandvoort, as the race is set to leave the F1 calendar after the 2026 season. He expressed disappointment but also mentioned the opportunities for enjoyment the track would still provide outside of Formula 1. Verstappen's success contributed to the race's return in 2021, where he has since achieved multiple podium finishes. He plans to cherish the event with fans, despite the track's future uncertainty. Other drivers, including Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli, echoed his sentiments about the atmosphere at Zandvoort.

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Status Watch

•Verstappen acknowledges potential final home race at Zandvoort.
•The Dutch Grand Prix is leaving the F1 calendar after 2026.
•Verstappen has won three times since the race returned in 2021.
•He looks forward to enjoying the track outside of F1.
•Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli support Verstappen's views on the atmosphere.

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3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen delivers honest verdict ahead of Zandvoort’s F1 farewell

What they're saying

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Max Verstappen has delivered a honest verdict on Zandvoort ahead of what could be his final Dutch Grand Prix. The Dutch Grand Prix will fall off the calendar after the 2026 season, meaning that the Zandvoort race after the summer break, could be the final home race for Verstappen in the Netherlands, unless Formula 1 brings it back before his career is over.
— Yahoo Sports

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