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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Coulthard predicts Zandvoort's F1 return unlikely

Motorsport.com+ 1 moreWed 19 Aug · 12:25 UTCupdated Sun 23 Aug · 08:11 UTCHave your say
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David Coulthard has expressed doubts about the future of the Zandvoort circuit in Formula 1. He cites significant physical and commercial challenges as reasons why the venue is unlikely to return to the F1 calendar.

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First to reportDavid Coulthard predicts Zandvoort will never return to F1 calendarFormer Formula 1 driver David Coulthard believes the championship will never return to Zandvoort, citing severe physical and commercial constraints ahead of the venue's final Dutch Grand Prix. The coastal circuit is preparing to host its final scheduled F1 event this weekend. After making a successful return to the calendar in 2021 following a 35-year absence from the series, the race's ... Keep readingMotorsport.comWed 19 Aug · 12:25 UTCRead their report →
Coulthard predicts permanent F1 farewell for ZandvoortFormer F1 driver and commentator David Coulthard shared his perspective on why Zandvoort has most likely reached the...F1iThu 20 Aug · 10:09 UTCRead →
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