Formula 1: Verstappen remains pale - Norris triumphs in Zandvoort!

Formula 1: Verstappen remains pale - Norris triumphs in Zandvoort!

Zandvoort, Niederlande - Formula 1 becomes poorer by one of its most spectacular Grand Prix! The Grand Prix of Holland, a fixed point in the racing calendar since 2021, has to close its doors in 2027. This reports Today.at . Despite great popularity and euphoric viewers who have turned the Zandvoort circuit into an orange sea since returning after 36 years, the financial situation of the organizers was crucial. Without government support, a sold -out weekend was necessary to write a small plus at all. Racing director Robert van Overdijk regrets the exit, but emphasizes the challenges in financing.

a triumph and a setback for verstappen

Max Verstappen, the domestic star and triple world champion, had to accept an unexpected setback this year at the home race. In his 200th Grand Prix, he missed the victory and only finished second with a gap of 22 seconds behind the outstanding Lando Norris. According to Kicker this was Norris' second victory in his career and his first to Miami. The competitive situation in the World Cup duel is heading up; Nine races remain in the season and the pressure on Verstappen is increasing.

Despite his setback, Verstappen remains the undisputed leader of the driver's ranking with a 70 point lead. During the race, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the performance of his Red Bull, who cannot keep up compared to the car that was dominated two years earlier. "We have been too slow for a few races," he said via radio, which will further heat the discussion about possible adjustments to Red Bull. The demanding course of the race also showed the strength of the McLaren team, which is considered a serious challenger after the first half of the season.

The event 2026 is designed in the form of a special Sprint format to celebrate the end of the Holland GP. Racing director Van Overdijk appeals to enjoy the remaining races in Zandvoort, since they will undoubtedly mark the unforgettable end of an iconic era in the Dutch motorsport.