The Zandvoort circuit is preparing to host the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix on August 21, 2026, marking one of the last editions of the race before its planned farewell to the category’s calendar. Amidst the expectation, a curious fact draws attention: of the twenty drivers that make up the current grid, only three have already achieved victory on the challenging Dutch track.
Limited victory history on the Dutch circuit
Despite Formula 1’s rich history, the number of Dutch GP winners among today’s competitors is surprisingly small. Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are the only active drivers who have already climbed to the top step of the podium in Zandvoort, making this year’s competition even more intense for the other competitors.
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Great champions still looking for victory in Zandvoort
The list of drivers without triumphs on the circuit includes legendary figures and promising talents. Lewis Hamilton, for example, seven-time world champion with 106 victories in Formula 1, has yet to achieve a victory on the Dutch circuit. Other big names such as Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are also among those still looking to add Zandvoort to their resume of achievements.
Max Verstappen’s hegemony since the return of the GP
Since the return of the Dutch Grand Prix to the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, Max Verstappen’s dominance in his home country has been remarkable. The Dutch Red Bull Racing driver won the first three editions held in the modern era of the race, winning consecutively in 2021, 2022 and 2023. In addition to the victories, Verstappen maintained an impressive run of podiums, securing second place in the following two editions.
Other winners in the recent Zandvoort stage
Verstappen’s winning run at Zandvoort was halted in 2024 when McLaren’s Lando Norris emerged to take his first victory at the Dutch circuit. The following year, in 2025, it was Oscar Piastri’s turn, also from McLaren, to inscribe his name on the list of winners, in a race that saw Norris’ abandonment while he was in second position.
List of drivers who have won at Zandvoort since 2021
Since the Dutch GP was held again, these are the drivers who achieved victory:
- 2021: Max Verstappen
- 2022: Max Verstappen
- 2023: Max Verstappen
- 2024: Lando Norris
- 2025: Oscar Piastri
Expectations and the last chances on the circuit
With Zandvoort’s farewell approaching after the 2026 edition, this weekend’s race takes on special significance. The 19 drivers who have not yet won on the circuit have a crucial, and perhaps final, opportunity to achieve an unprecedented triumph. Lewis Hamilton, in particular, has publicly stated that winning at Zandvoort has become a personal objective, given the rarity of tracks where he has not yet triumphed.
Performance of drivers and teams in training
The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team has shown strength in training leading up to the race. Kimi Antonelli was fastest in the single free practice session held on August 21, 2026, while his teammate George Russell secured pole position in the sprint classification, with Lando Norris second and Charles Leclerc third. These results indicate a fierce competition and the possibility of new names shining on the podium.