F1 speed limit set for noticeable increase at Dutch Grand Prix

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F1 speed limit set for noticeable increase at Dutch Grand Prix

F1's governing body have announced a change at Zandvoort

Originally written by Kerry Violet. This version is a translation.

Wednesday 27 August 2025 17:00

The FIA has confirmed that the Dutch Grand Prix will have an increased speed limit in the pit lane this weekend.

F1 returns this weekend from its four-week summer break to visit the home of Max Verstappen, for one of the last races at the track in the foreseeable future.

In an announcement ahead of the 15th round of the championship, F1's tyre provider Pirelli revealed the FIA’s decision to increase the pit-lane speed limit from 60 to 80 km/h.

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The call made by F1's governing body means the time taken for a pit stop at Zandvoort this weekend will be reduced, and according to simulations provided by the teams, the one-stop has still been deemed the quickest strategy.

Circuit Zandvoort is one of the more narrow racetracks on the F1 calendar and has very few straights, meaning the FIA are likely concerned that it could pose a similar issue to tracks like Monaco and the Hungaroring- which at times can be rather uneventful.

Can you be fined for speeding in F1?

Despite the increase in the speed limit at Zandvoort's pit-lane this weekend, F1 stars will still need to keep their wits about them both in the pits and out on track.

The FIA can fine drivers for speeding and even for driving unnecessarily slowly in the pit-lane if it is deemed as a dangerous action.

Already in 2025, ex-Alpine star Jack Doohan, Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli and Williams driver Carlos Sainz are just a few who have fallen victim to the FIA's rulebook.

All three drivers had fines handed to their respective F1 teams for speeding in the pit-lane, with Doohan and Sainz picking up a of €1000 (£850) fine, whilst Antonelli was left off with €100 for speeding at the Japanese GP due to only going 0.9kph over the limit.

Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix