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The Dutch Grand Prix could be returning to the calendar in the near future following a visit from Formula 1's safety delegate Charlie Whiting. The Briton took a trip to the Assen Circuit to scope out the possibility of the European country returning to the calendar.
The Netherlands last hosted a Grand Prix in 1985, which was won by Niki Lauda. The nation's interest in Formula 1 has been boosted in recent years following the arrival of Max Verstappen, who has picked up three Grand Prix victories so far for Red Bull Racing.
It is an attractive prospect for Liberty Media, F1's new owners. Assen is a 4.5-kilometre circuit that hosts a MotoGP event which pulls in around 110,000 spectators each year. Whiting pointed out the need for new kerbs, crash barriers, and Tecpro safety barriers to be installed, as well as a few alterations to the track's layout.
Chairman of the TT Circuit Assen Arjan Bos said: "We're not there yet, but it is nice to hear that Whiting is so positive about the circuit, the modern facilities and the state of maintenance," he told De Telegraaf. "We have always said that we hope to bring the Grand Prix back to the Netherlands within three years. At the moment I estimate the chance at 50/50."
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That would be great for the dutch F1 fan. Would be a great venue to visit.