We have repeatedly raised our voices about the lack of respect for traditions by F1 management.
Here is another clear example. The hugely popular, absolute top-of-the-line race attendance promoter of the Dutch Grand Prix announced today that they are pulling out of the F1 circuit. Permanently. You can read his statement, and there is some truth to it, but we all know the truth: here come the Las Vegas, Miami, Qatar “droid” circuits, impersonal money bags that make the sport a business. Louder and louder… while the places that are the DNA of the sport are being pushed to the edge. Or into the abyss.
"We had many opportunities to continue. We could have changed tracks every year, but we didn't see the point. Maybe it's surprising, but after considering many aspects, we came to the conclusion that it doesn't make sense to continue. In 2026 there will be the last race in Zandvoort, where an iconic era in the history of Dutch sport will end. Max Verstappen is the leader of all this, the hero, so I say that instead of being sad, let's enjoy these last two years and the race with him.
To remain profitable, we need full stands for three days during one race, and this is a very thin line that we will not be able to cross in the future. A one-time drop would not be such a big problem, the problem is that market forecasts show something else ... " - reads the bitter reality in the track's statement.
