Doei Doei Zandvoort | 2026 Dutch GP Preview

Formula 1 is BACK after the summer break — and we’re heading to Zandvoort for the final-ever Dutch Grand Prix.In this episode of F101, Aswathy, Nisha and Kevin preview the 2026 Dutch GP and everything you need to know about the Zandvoort circuit. Why is this the final Formula 1 race in the Netherlands? What makes Zandvoort such a unique F1 track? And can Max Verstappen give the Orange Army one final home victory?We break down the Zandvoort circuit, including the famous banked corners. We talk about the sand from the Dutch dunes, the narrow layout, overtaking, tyre strategy and the unpredictable Dutch weather.This is also the FIRST and LAST F1 Sprint at Zandvoort, meaning the drivers return from the summer break with just one practice session before Sprint Qualifying. Perfect recipe for chaos.We revisit the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, including Oscar Piastri’s win, Lando Norris’ heartbreak, Charles Leclerc getting stranded in the dunes and Isack Hadjar’s first F1 podium.And there’s plenty more: summer-break gossip, all the re-signings, Cadillac’s team principal change, Isack Hadjar’s wrist injury, Liam Lawson’s return, Yuki Tsunoda’s comeback, F1 tyre strategy and our Dutch GP podium predictions.One final Zandvoort. One final Dutch Grand Prix. One last party for the Orange Army.Welcome back to F101 — your beginner-friendly Formula 1 podcast without the gatekeeping.Instagram - @thisisF101 OR https://www.instagram.com/thisisf101/Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisIsF101/