Overview

• The FIA confirmed on Aug. 28 that the Dutch GP pit-lane speed will be 80 km/h instead of the long‑standing 60 km/h.
• Stewards have historically enforced strict penalties for overages, with outlets citing four‑figure fines for even 0.1 km/h too fast.
• The adjustment aims to reduce pit-loss and make two-stop plans more appealing, with expectation that midfield teams may gamble as leaders prioritize track position.
• Zandvoort is viewed as difficult for overtaking, with reports counting only about two dozen passes over 72 laps in both 2021 and 2022.
• Separately, Toto Wolff’s claim that 2026 cars could approach 400 km/h met driver skepticism, and FIA official Nikolas Tombazis signaled further regulatory tweaks before the new era begins.