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A second Dutch circuit is ready to host Grand Prix in the Netherlands

09:34, 23 Dec 2018

byMatt

The Formula 1 circus is expected to take a detour in the coming years to visit the Netherlands. Zandvoort circuit has been the rumoured location for some time, but the chairman of Assen circuit has claimed they'll be ready should Zandvoort not be able to seal a deal.

The Assen track can facilitate 110,000 fans, plenty of room for a full 'orange army' of Max Verstappen supporters. The chairman, Arjan Bos talks about the current status of the Dutch Grand Prix as he reports to Motorsport.

"I think it is a victory anyway that the Formula is most likely coming to our country. That was what it was about, and it seems that it will work," he said.

"You could say that Formula 1 is already in and probably will be driven again in the Netherlands in 2020. As far as we know, Zandvoort is the preference. Now it is up to them to ensure that all promises are fulfilled and there will still be a lot of work involved. If it does not work, then they are of course welcome [to Assen]."