my FIRST ever Formula 1 race was the LAST dutch grand prix

The last-ever Dutch Grand Prix. My first-ever Formula 1 race. Here's what happened. After six seasons back on the calendar, Zandvoort hosted its final Formula 1 race in 2026 — and I was lucky enough with my wife to be there for it, in person, for my very first Grand Prix. This is the full journey: getting to Zandvoort, the atmosphere in that sea of orange, the sold-out grandstands, and watching Formula 1 history close a chapter that started back in 2021 with Max Verstappen's return to Dutch soil. This race weekend had everything: a Sprint, a red-flagged start, and Verstappen crashing out on the opening lap right in front of his own fans. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli battled at the front, and I caught every second of it from the crowd. If you've ever wondered what it's actually like to go to your first F1 race from the planning, the travel, the sounds, the emotions of watching a farewell event live, my vlog covers it all. 🏁 Subscribe for more motorsports content, travel vlogs, and race breakdowns.