Former prime minister hoping for Dutch GP return

Former Dutch prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende says that he hopes the power and influence of Max Verstappen will get the Dutch Grand Prix back on the Formula 1 calendar. The last time a race was held in The Netherlands was 1985.

Recently, rumours have been linking the race to be bidding for a comeback, either on Zandvoort, where it was previously held, or Assen. Balkenende was a guest at the British Grand Prix and has a long and enthusiastic interest in motor racing

"If together we say we want to return to formula one, we must collectively put our shoulders to the wheel," he is quoted by De Telegraaf newspaper. "Verstappen controls all facets of the business, in the car but also outside of it. Formula 1has reached a whole new dimension with Max."

Replies (1)

Login to reply
  • Dutch GP would be awesome, Zandvoort is a great track

    • + 0
    • Jul 19 2017 - 14:49

AZ Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

AZAzerbaijan Grand Prix

Local time 

Test calendar

See full test schedule

World Championship standings 2026

Show full world champion standings

Related news

Give your opinion!

Will Bottas challenge Hamilton for the world championship in 2020?

Formula 1 Calendar - 2026

Date
Grand Prix
Circuit
-
Spain
-
Bahrain
-
Bahrain
6 - Mar 8
Australia
13 - Mar 15
China
27 - Mar 29
Japan
10 - Apr 12
Bahrain
17 - Apr 19
Saudi Arabia
1 - May 3
United States of America
22 - May 24
Canada
5 - Jun 7
Monaco
12 - Jun 14
Spain
See full schedule

Formula 1 Calendar - 2026

Date
Grand Prix & Circuit
6 - Mar 8
Australia Albert Park
13 - Mar 15
27 - Mar 29
10 - Apr 12
17 - Apr 19
Saudi Arabia Jeddah Street Circuit
1 - May 3
United States of America Miami International Autodrome
22 - May 24
5 - Jun 7
Monaco Monte Carlo
12 - Jun 14
See full schedule

Driver profile

  • Country Netherlands
  • Date of b. Sep 30 1997 (28)
  • Place of b. Hasselt (Belgie), Netherlands
  • Weight 70 kg
  • Length 1.8 m
Show full profile
show sidebar