Zandvoort 2026 Dutch GP Details National Anthem and Pre-Race Entertainment
The 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort has confirmed a special national anthem performance by opera singer Henk Poort and a pre-race show as part of its final edition at the circuit. The event runs August 21 to 23.
Pre-Race Schedule Confirmed
The 2026 Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort will feature a national anthem performance by Dutch opera singer Henk Poort accompanied by twenty violinists.[1] The rendition occurs shortly before the race start on Sunday.[1]
A pre-race show builds tension leading into lights out. It begins with the anthem performance and incorporates additional entertainment elements.[1]
Final Zandvoort Edition
This marks the last Dutch Grand Prix at the circuit. The weekend runs from August 21 to 23.[2] Official timing lists the national anthem from 14:44 to 14:46 local time ahead of the 15:00 grand prix start.[2]
Related reading
- [1]National anthem reimagined in spectacular pre-race show (dutchgp). Accessed 2026-08-19.
- [2]FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2026 (formula1). Accessed 2026-08-19.