King Willem-Alexander to present 2026 Dutch GP winner's trophy
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will present the winner's trophy at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. The appearance marks the first time the King has presented a prize at a sporting event in the country. The race weekend runs 21-23 August and serves as the final edition under the current contract.
Royal presentation at final Zandvoort race
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands will present the winner's trophy on the podium at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. [1] The event takes place at Circuit Zandvoort on 23 August.
The King has attended previous editions of the race. This marks his first time handing out a prize at any sporting event in the country. [2]
The 2026 race weekend includes the first F1 Sprint on Dutch soil and concludes the current five-year run of the event at the circuit.
Context for the final edition
The Dutch Grand Prix returns to the calendar for its last scheduled appearance under the existing agreement. Organizers have highlighted the occasion with additional ceremonial elements.
Related reading
- [1]Verstappen faces prospect of royal moment at final Dutch GP (yahoo). Accessed 2026-08-13.
- [2]A royal touch to the final edition (dutchgp). Accessed 2026-08-13.