21 – 23 August 2026  ·  MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort

The Final Lap

After five seasons of unforgettable racing drama, silence will return to the dunes. The very last Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix awaits you.

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Round 12/22Championship 2026
105.000Fans / day
SprintFirst-ever at Zandvoort
72 laps306.587 km
The story

The end of an era

In 2021 Formula 1 returned to Zandvoort — driven by the Orange fever surrounding Max Verstappen and a passionate crowd that had waited 36 years. What followed were five seasons of sold-out grandstands, thunderous dune-side atmosphere, and racing moments etched permanently into Dutch sporting history.

"You can wait for the enthusiasm to fade — but that's not who we are." — Jan Lammers, Dutch Grand Prix organisation

The organisation made a deliberate choice to bow out at the top. The 2026 edition — The Final Lap — is crowned with a historic first: for the very first time, Zandvoort hosts an official F1 Sprint. Three days of racing spectacle, emotion, and Oranje energy for the very last time.

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6
Dutch Grand Prix editions at Zandvoort (2021–2026)
305K
Fans per edition in the Zandvoort dunes
3×
Verstappen won his home race
1st
First-ever F1 Sprint at Circuit Zandvoort
Schedule

Race Weekend 21 – 23 August

Every day counts — for the first time in Zandvoort's history, the pinnacle of motorsport runs a Sprint.

09:30
F1 Academy – Free Practice
The next generation in action on the iconic circuit
11:00
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – VT & Kwalificatie
Supporting programme
13:30
F1 Free Practice 1
First laps at Zandvoort — how do the 2026 hybrid cars handle the banked corners?
Live blog
17:00
F1 Sprint Qualifying (SQ1 · SQ2 · SQ3)
Never seen before at Zandvoort — the battle for the Sprint grid
Live blog
Avond
Afrojack · Snelle · Flemming · Kraantje Pappie
Super Friday Fanzone entertainment
11:00
F1 Sprint Race
First and last F1 Sprint at Zandvoort ever — championship points on the line
Live blog
13:00
F1 Academy – Race
14:30
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Race
16:00
F1 Qualifying (Q1 · Q2 · Q3)
The last pole position ever at Zandvoort — who writes their name into the history books?
Live blog
Avond
Snollebollekes & entertainment
Saturday Fanzone closing show
11:00
Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup – Race 2
13:00
F1 Academy – Race 2
15:00
🏁 Dutch Grand Prix 2026 — THE VERY LAST ONE
72 laps · 306.587 km · Start: 15:00 CEST · The definitive end of an era
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Frequently asked

Everything you need before the very last Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

When is the last Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort?

The last Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix takes place from 21 to 23 August 2026 at MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort.

Why is the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix the last one?

The organisation chose to end on a high, while Max Verstappen is at his peak and the grandstands are still selling out every year.

Is there an F1 Sprint at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?

Yes, for the first time ever at Zandvoort. Friday: Sprint Qualifying. Saturday: Sprint Race and F1 Qualifying. Sunday: the Grand Prix at 15:00 CEST.

What time does the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix start?

The Grand Prix starts on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 15:00 CEST. The race is 72 laps, 306.587 km around MASCOT Circuit Zandvoort.

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