Jul.31 (GMM) The boss of the Dutch GP has denied reviews suggesting a deal to yearly alternate the grands prix at Zandvoort and Spa-Francorchamps from 2026 has now been reached.
Mere days in the past, Robert van Overdijk, director of the Zandvoort venue, sounded the alarm about the way forward for the favored Components 1 occasion, warning that the expiring 2025 contract might mark the tip of the Dutch GP.
“For the time being,” he informed Viaplay, “the dangers are too nice, however in fact we’re doing all the things we are able to to see if a race after 2025 continues to be attainable.
“It’s clear that the state of affairs is precarious,” van Overdijk added.
The Dutch journal Formule 1 is reporting that, within the days after the interview, a deal has been struck whereby Zandvoort and the fabled Belgian GP venue at Spa will yearly rotate on the F1 calendar.
“An individual immediately concerned within the negotiations confirmed to us that the deal has been accomplished in broad phrases,” journalist Frank Woestenburg wrote.
He added that Spa could be the primary to host a race underneath the brand new settlement in 2026, that means the subsequent Dutch GP after subsequent 12 months could be in 2027.
Nonetheless, when contacted for remark, van Overdijk rejected the claims of the report, insisting he “doesn’t recognise the article” as being right.
