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Zandvoort is stepping up as a potential backup Formula 1 track, ready to host if other races fall through due to global chaos — but don’t expect it to be an automatic fix. With its FIA Grade 1 license locked in for three more years and a private funding model that demands packed ticket sales, the Dutch GP is riding high on Max Verstappen’s success — even choosing not to renew its contract for 2024 to cap off a triumphant run. While Imola and other European circuits could fill in if Qatar or Abu Dhabi vanish, adding a late-season race means battling colder temps — teams say it won’t derail their prep. For now, Zandvoort’s role remains speculative, with logistical hurdles and rival tracks making it far from guaranteed.

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