I have already raised my voice several times about the fact that F1 management is not worried about traditions.
Here, this is another eloquent example. The promoter of the Dutch Grand Prix, which is incredibly popular and is at the top of the rankings in terms of audience during the races, announced today that they are withdrawing from the F1 circuit. Definitely. You can read the official statement, you can also find a bit of reason in it, but we all know the truth: here come the “droid” circuits in Las Vegas, Miami, Qatar, without content, just bags of money, and turn the sport into an exclusive business. Stronger and stronger… While the places that represent the DNA of the sport are pushed to the edge. Or into the abyss.
"We had many opportunities to continue. We could have changed year by year to other circuits, for example, but we didn't see the point in all this. Perhaps it is surprising, but after weighing many aspects, we came to the conclusion that it is not worth continuing. In 2026 the last race will take place at Zandvoort, where an iconic era in the history of Dutch sport will end. Max Verstappen is the leader, the hero of everyone, so I say that instead of being sad, let's enjoy these two years and the races with him.
To remain profitable, a constant audience for three days at a Grand Prix would be necessary, and this is a very thin line that we will not be able to cross in the future. A one-off drop would not be such a big problem, the problem is that market forecasts show otherwise..." - is written in the bitter reality of the circuit's press release.
