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Why Losing Zandvoort Leaves a Unique Void in F1®

  Why Losing Zandvoort Leaves a Unique Void in F1 ® At  the Senate Grand Prix , we share nostalgia and sadness, as we have grown to love the Zandvoort circuit.   The news that Circuit Zandvoort will officially take its final bow in 2026 marks the end of one of the most vibrant, electrifying chapters in modern Formula 1® history. Zandvoort is far more than just a circuit; it’s an entire sensory experience.  Some of the reasons I will miss this track are that it's carved directly into the sweeping coastal sand dunes of North Holland, transforming  a Grand Prix weekend into an unmissable seaside festival complete with orange flare smoke, beach club energy, world-class DJ sets, and sunsets over the North Sea. The Unique Gauntlet of the Dunes From a driver's perspective, Zandvoort restored an old-school, uncompromising challenge to the calendar: The Banking: The stunning 18-degree banking at Turn 3 (Hugenholtz) and Turn 14 (Arie Luyendyk) delivered a high-speed, r...

ASTON MARTIN’S NEW AMR26

 Aston Martin AMR26 Team Photo

ASTON MARTIN’S NEW AMR26


If the 2026 technical regulations were a game of high-stakes poker, it seems that Aston Martin, under the careful guise of Adrian Newey, had finally unveiled the AMR26.


While the rest of the grid was shivering in the European winter, the eyes of the racing world were fixed on Dhahran Saudi Arabia.


Under the desert stars at the Ithra cultural center, Aston Martin didn't just launch a car; they launched a new hope.


The AMR26 has arrived, and it is every bit the masterpiece of minimalist luxury we expected from the mind of Adrian Newey.


Aston Martin AMR26 Side View of the F1 Car


The Look: Satin, Silk, and Speed


The AMR26 is draped in a refined matte satin finish that looks less like paint and more like liquid emerald. 


It’s a "Timeless Take," staying true to the heritage of the Silverstone marque while embracing the brutalist aero requirements of the new era. It’s a car that looks as comfortable parked outside the Casino de Monte-Carlo as it does hunting apexes.


Aston Martin AMR26 Front View of the F1 Car

The Stroll Philosophy: "By Design"


Lawrence Stroll isn't interested in "competing." He’s interested in a dynasty. Standing against the backdrop of the team’s long-term partners—Aramco, Honda, and Valvoline—the Executive Chairman made the mission clear:


Aston Martin AMR26 Rear View of the F1 Car


At Senate Grand Prix, we’ve seen hundreds of liveries, but the AMR26 feels like a definitive break from the pack. 


Aston Martin AMR26 Rear View of the F1 Car 2026

It’s bold, it’s British, and it’s exactly what the 2026 "Great Reset" needs.


And as always, when the lights go out and the drama unfolds, here at Senate Grand Prix, there is only one winner, and that's you, the race fans!


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