We have already said many times that the F1 management does not care about traditions.
Here's another clear example. The promoter of the Dutch Grand Prix, which is incredibly popular and at the absolute peak of viewership between races, announced today that they are leaving the F1 circuit. Forever. You can read his statement, you can find some logic in it, but we all know the truth: there are "droid" circuits in Las Vegas, Miami, Qatar, which are just soulless money bags, and are turning the sport into a business. Louder and louder... While the places that represent the DNA of the sport are on the verge of destruction. Or the abyss.
"We had many options to continue. We could have alternated with different circuits every year, but it didn't make sense. Perhaps surprisingly, after considering many aspects, we came to the conclusion that continuing was not worth it. In 2026, the last race will take place at Zandvoort, where an iconic era in the history of Dutch sport will be closed. Max Verstappen is the leader and hero of it all, so I say that instead of mourning, let's enjoy these next two years and racing with him.
To remain profitable, we would need to have three days of continuous sell-outs at one race, which is a very thin line that we will not be able to overcome in the future. A one-off drop would not be such a big problem, the problem is that market forecasts show something else...” - states the bitter reality in the circuit's press release.
