Fears for F1 race with circuit DAMAGED by raging storms as floodwater appears to rip up part of the track

The Sun

4 days ago

DUTCH Grand Prix chiefs have released a statement after a viral image on social media appeared to show the Circuit Zandvoort badly damaged by recent storms.
Earlier this week, a Formula One fan shared a worrying video of what appeared to be a gaping hole in the track and a river of floodwater running through it.
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Supporters were left fearing the worst, with the 2025 Dutch GP set to take place next month, with the race itself on Sunday August 31.
However, chiefs at Max Verstappen 's home track have quickly scoffed at reports and claimed the track has already been used since the picture went viral.
And another fan who shared the picture of the damanged track even suggested it may have been an "optical illusion".
An official statement from Zandvoort read: "Yesterday's heavy rain sparked some fake news about damage to the circuit.
"Early this morning our team inspected the entire layout and found no damage, no delays.
"The surface is dry, clean, and 100 percent race-ready.
"In fact, since this morning, the F1 Academy has been out on track for their scheduled practice sessions without any issues.
"All sessions are running exactly as planned. See you at the circuit!"
The fan who shared the worrying picture later posted another of the track looking in great condition - and hit back at claims the image she posted was "fake".
She captioned the post: "The [original] picture is NOT fake I promise.
Infamous abandoned F1 track that left icon blind in one eye used for completely different sport
"Zandvoort is okay, you guys.
"The picture made it look worse than it was. The water and sand created an illusion.
"Good work to the people at Zandvoort."
Before heading to the Netherlands, F1 stars will take on Belgium's famous Spa circuit this weekend, before a trip to Hungary a week later as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris look to continue their dominance in their McLarens.
Drivers will then enjoy a four-week, mid-season break before tackling Zandvoort for the penultimate time.
Earlier this summer, it was confirmed the circuit would only host two more races, in 2025 and 2026, before disappearing from the calendar.
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