It's the end of an era at Zandvoort. The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix marks the final time Formula 1 will race at the iconic sand dunes circuit for the foreseeable future, as the track's contract expires after this season. Max Verstappen has absolutely dominated his home race since it returned to the calendar in 2021, winning three times already, but he'll be desperate to make it four before Zandvoort gets a break. The kicker? This is the first Sprint weekend the Netherlands has ever hosted, giving teams just one practice session to dial in their brand new upgrades.

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McLaren arrive as serious contenders after Lando Norris took a convincing win in Hungary, and they're bringing a fresh rear wing to Zandvoort to build on that momentum. Oscar Piastri's 2025 victory here shows the Woking squad knows how to win at the circuit, and with Norris riding high, they'll be the team to beat. Ferrari aren't sitting idle either, rolling out a floor upgrade to boost their SF-26's downforce, while Aston Martin get Honda's upgraded engine to help their push forward. Weather could play a role too, with rain on the forecast, which could throw a spanner in the works for anyone trying to extract the best from their new parts.

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F1 Oversteer's expert crew have had their say on what's coming. Kyle Archer backs Norris and Antonelli to lead the Sprint, with Verstappen potentially benefiting from the wet conditions. David Comerford sees Norris taking a second Sprint win this season, while Ashley Hambly reckons the McLaren driver will grab revenge for his oil leak retirement last year. Tyler Rowlinson's got faith in Verstappen to nail the Sprint in front of his passionate home crowd at his final Dutch GP. For the main event, Lewis Hamilton could be in the mix for pole, especially if Ferrari's updates deliver the goods they're hoping for.

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The stage is set for a proper three-way battle between Red Bull, McLaren, and Ferrari. Verstappen's got the crowd, the experience, and everything to play for, but Norris and company won't hand him anything. With limited practice time and new parts in the mix, expect chaos and brilliant racing. This could genuinely be one of the weekend's best F1 contests, and Zandvoort's swansong deserves nothing less.

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