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...
