The disappearance of the
Dutch Grand Prix from the
Formula 1 calendar has undoubtedly been met with enthusiasm in Belgium. The organisers of the race at the
Spa-Francorchamps circuit have long been uncertain whether the Grand Prix will remain on the
F1 calendar beyond 2025. So, with Zandvoort dropping out after '26, there is one less competitor for the Belgians, and the chances of a contract renewal are growing.
Spa needs
Formula 1 every year to make ends meet. In other words: If Formula 1 were to decide to avoid the Belgian circuit in the future, the circuit would be in huge financial trouble. This is also the reason why the
Belgian Grand Prix does not want to rotate with other races on the
F1 calendar, as it would lose a lot of money every other year.
Verstappen fans back to Spa
Without Zandvoort and with a new commitment would
Spa-Francorchamps, the Belgians also seem assured of the arrival of the tens of thousands of
Max Verstappen fans, who can only cheer on their hero relatively close by in the Walloon Ardennes. In short, for the organisers of the Belgian Grand Prix, this is only good news.
Spa-Francorchamps' contract with Formula 1 expires after the 2025 season. Recently, the Monaco and Monza races also extended their commitments with Formula One Management, so no one will be surprised if white smoke comes soon for the Belgian Grand Prix.
This article was written in collaboration with Olly Darcy
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