Red Bull has unveiled a special look for Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar ahead of the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with unique race suits and helmet designs marking Formula 1’s farewell to the Netherlands. After three weeks away, F1 returns to action at Max Verstappen’s home race, an occasion carrying even greater significance because Zandvoort will leave the championship calendar after the 2026 event. Formula 1 has confirmed that the promoter elected not to continue beyond this season.
The home crowd has become one of the most recognisable features of the Dutch Grand Prix since its return, and Max Verstappen has chosen to mark the final weekend with another special helmet. The four-time World Champion’s design is dominated by white and blue, replacing the colours normally associated with his standard No. 3 helmet and drawing inspiration from traditional Dutch Delftware.
Red Bull unveils special Dutch GP look for Verstappen and Hadjar
Max Verstappen’s helmet is only one part of Red Bull’s tribute to Zandvoort. The team has also prepared new race suits for both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar, with the two drivers receiving distinctive designs rather than identical versions.
Max Verstappen’s suit features orange detailing, while Isack Hadjar’s uses contrasting lighter accents. The designs also incorporate visual references to Zandvoort’s seaside setting, giving Red Bull a one-off appearance for the Dutch Grand Prix farewell.
Isack Hadjar has also opted for a special helmet for the weekend, meaning both Red Bull drivers will carry unique elements when Formula 1 returns to the track. Max Verstappen’s own farewell helmet had already been revealed ahead of the event, with the Dutchman preparing for his final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with a special design.
Zandvoort farewell comes at important moment for Red Bull
The celebrations arrive against a more challenging sporting backdrop. Red Bull’s first half of the 2026 season fell well below the standards the team had set in recent years, leaving it with significant ground to recover when the championship resumes.
The second half of the campaign therefore represents an opportunity to achieve stronger results and answer several questions surrounding the team, including the longer-term future of Max Verstappen.
Before those wider questions are resolved, Red Bull has one final home weekend at Zandvoort to tackle. The event will also feature a Sprint for the first time as Formula 1 brings the Dutch Grand Prix’s current run to a close. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Fans can find the full 2026 Dutch Grand Prix schedule and session times ahead of the weekend.
For Max Verstappen in particular, the special helmet and race suit add another personal touch to what promises to be a distinctive home event. Red Bull will hope the tribute can be accompanied by a stronger competitive showing as the team begins the second half of its 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
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