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Surprise Circuit Eyes Exciting F1 Debut as Chances Grow
Highlights
- Dutch Grand Prix ends at Zandvoort after 2026 race
- TT Circuit Assen emerges as a potential future F1 venue
- Assen lacks mandatory FIA Grade 1 license for F1
- Liberty Media showed positive interest after visiting Assen circuit
- F1 race at Assen unlikely within two to three years
- Preparations continue while waiting for official Formula 1 approval
The Dutch Grand Prix leaves Zandvoort after 2026, opening the door for TT Circuit Assen. Promoter Lee van Dam says an F1 return via Assen is plausible, but not immediate.
Talks date back to 2018–2019, when Zandvoort held the stronger case. With Zandvoort set to depart after 2026, Assen’s prospects strengthen.
Zandvoort hosts its final F1 race in 2026, positioning Assen as the leading Dutch alternative.
Assen currently lacks the mandatory FIA Grade 1 license. Achieving it requires FIA inspection, targeted upgrades, and placement on the reserve list before any race can be approved.
Van Dam cautions against short timelines. He considers a two-to-three-year window unrealistic, despite optimistic media claims.
Assen does not hold an FIA Grade 1 license, a non-negotiable requirement for Formula 1.
Liberty Media staff recently visited Assen and left encouraged by its event organisation. That operational competence underpins confidence often missing at prospective venues.
The circuit already handles around 250,000 spectators across a race weekend. A dedicated ‘Formule 1 Assen’ foundation stands ready to co-organise, with TT Circuit as operational partner.
Liberty Media’s site visit delivered a positive assessment of Assen’s crowd and event management capacity.
Next steps hinge on technical upgrades, the FIA process, and calendar availability. The chance is significant, Van Dam says, but patience remains essential.
“The chance is significant… but we are not there yet. There’s still work ahead.” — Lee van Dam
Visual Summary
🏁 Zandvoort
Dutch GP
Ends 2026
Ends 2026
?
Future
gap
gap
🏟️ Assen
Possible
F1 Host
F1 Host
Last Dutch GP
2026
2026
Assen: Hopeful,
but not ready yet
but not ready yet
Needs:
FIA License
Upgrades
FIA License
Upgrades
The Dutch GP leaves Zandvoort after 2026.
Will Assen become the new home?
Assen must upgrade and secure an FIA Grade 1 license to make Formula 1 history.
The road is open—but patience is key 🚦
The road is open—but patience is key 🚦
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