We have repeatedly raised the issue of the fact that F1 management does not care about traditions.
Here's another clear example. The promoter of the Dutch Grand Prix, which is incredibly popular and tops the ratings list among races, announced today that they are withdrawing from the F1 circuit. For good. You can read their statement, you can even find some truth in it, but we all know the truth: the "droid" tracks of Las Vegas, Miami, and Qatar are coming, devoid of personality, just money sacks, and they are turning the sport into an exclusive business. They are getting stronger and more powerful... While the places that represent the sport's DNA are being pushed to the brink of ruin. Or even the abyss.
"We had many opportunities to continue. We could have changed tracks every year, for example, but we didn't see the point in it all. It may be surprising, but after considering many aspects, we came to the conclusion that it's not worth continuing. 2026 will be the last race at Zandvoort, where an iconic era in the history of Dutch sport will come to a close. Max Verstappen is the leader and the hero of all this, so I say instead of moping around, let's enjoy these remaining two years and races with him.
To remain profitable, we would need a full house for three days at a Grand Prix, and that's a very thin line we won't be able to cross in the future. A single drop wouldn't pose a major problem; the problem is that market forecasts show otherwise..." - reads the bitter truth in the track's statement.
