Ecclestone claims that Verstappen is the reason the Dutch GP could take place.

Ecclestone claims that Verstappen is the reason the Dutch GP could take place.

      "He has added glamour to this venue."

      Bernie Ecclestone states that Formula 1 would not have returned to Zandvoort without Max Verstappen. The Dutch Grand Prix made its comeback in 2021 after a 36-year hiatus, but this month's race will be its last for the foreseeable future. "The main reason is Max," the former F1 chief told f1-insider.com. "It wouldn’t have happened without him." Ecclestone remarked that Verstappen turned the event into something both commercially and emotionally viable. "He makes the race special because he himself is something special," said the 95-year-old. "He has added glamour to this venue." Zandvoort director Robert van Overdijk concurred that Verstappen’s rise was crucial to the revival. "Everything begins with having a hero," he stated. "Without this rising star, we would never have been able to negotiate with Formula 1. Max’s ascent enabled us to connect various partners and attract significant sponsors willing to invest in passion and emotion." "It was a remarkable moment in Dutch sporting history." Verstappen expressed his intention to savor the final Formula 1 weekend at his home circuit. "It’s truly impressive what they did to bring it back, and I believe, at the time of the first event, it served as a great example for many other Grands Prix on how to host and entertain." "So, yes, it’s unfortunate, but on the other hand, the track is still there, and I’m sure I will complete more laps there." "So, it is what it is."

Ecclestone claims that Verstappen is the reason the Dutch GP could take place.

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Ecclestone claims that Verstappen is the reason the Dutch GP could take place.

Formula 1 | Bernie Ecclestone stated that Formula 1 would not have returned to Zandvoort without Max Verstappen. The Dutch Grand Prix made its comeback to the calendar in 2021 (...)