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Formula 1's Dutch Grand Prix will drop off the calendar after 2026.
Zandvoort returned to the F1 calendar in 2021, having been a staple of F1's calendar from the 1950s to the mid-1980s.
It had a deal until 2025 which has now been extended to 2026, a weekend which will feature a sprint race at Zandvoort for the first time.
Zandvoort was one of the European races, along with Barcelona, Imola and Spa, that was a prime candidate to be rotated from 2026.
But while discussions with the promoter over a further extension did take place, including the possibility of it being a rotated event, the Dutch GP promoter decided to take the one-year extension and bow out after 2026.
“We are a privately owned and operated business, and we must balance the opportunities presented by continuing to host the event, against other risks and responsibilities," director of the Dutch GP Robert van Overdijk.
"We have decided to go out on a high with two more incredible Dutch Grands Prix in 2025 and 2026."
F1 CEO and president Stefano Domenicali said he was "incredibly grateful" for the work the Dutch GP team has done in recent years.
"They raised the bar for European Grands Prix in terms of event spectacle and entertainment, supported the development of young talent by hosting F2, F3 and our F1 Academy series, and have also pioneered sustainable solutions that have inspired our events around the world as we drive towards being Net Zero by 2030.
“All parties positively collaborated to find a solution to extend the race, with many options, including alternation or annual events on the table, and we respect the decision from the promoter to finish its amazing run in 2026.
"I want to thank all the team at the Dutch Grand Prix and the Municipality of Zandvoort who have been fantastic partners to Formula 1."
