Police in Knokke-Heist have made a process-verbaal after a red Ferrari F40 was caught performing dangerous drift maneuvers during the first day of the Zoute Grand Prix. The incident occurred on October 8, 2026, with the driver executing multiple drifts and “donuts” in the city center, including at La Réserve and the finish line.
Korpschef Steve Desmet stated the driver’s actions were “ronduit gevaarlijk” and emphasized the need for all vehicles, whether participating in the event or not, to adhere to traffic rules. The police are currently identifying the driver, with the prosecutor to decide on next steps.
Police Initiate Investigation After Dangerous Maneuvers
Local authorities confirmed a process-verbaal was initiated against the driver, citing “onaangepast rijgedrag” and “ronduit gevaarlijk” actions.
Driver’s Actions Draw Strong Official Condemnation
Korpschef Steve Desmet condemned the behavior, stating, “Dit gedrag kan niet door de beugel,” and warned that similar actions would not be tolerated during the remaining days of the event. The police emphasized their commitment to enforcing traffic regulations, regardless of whether vehicles are part of the Zoute Grand Prix or not.
“We hebben de beelden gezien. Er wordt een proces-verbaal opgemaakt lastens de chauffeur van de wagen,” Desmet said. “De bestuurder vertoont onaangepast rijgedrag en reed ook in de tegengestelde richting. Zijn manoeuvres op de openbare weg zijn ronduit gevaarlijk, zeker omdat er veel volk staat te kijken.”
Additional Details from Source Reports
The Ferrari F40 was observed performing drifts and “donuts” on the Zeedijk, at La Réserve, in the Dumortierlaan, and at the finish line during the Iconic Rally. Police described the driver’s behavior as “héél bont,” indicating the actions were particularly severe. The event, which kicked off the Zoute Grand Prix, included a competition for classic cars from 1975 to 2005, with the Ferrari among the participants. The police are continuing to identify the driver, with the prosecutor set to determine the next steps. Desmet reiterated that all vehicles must comply with traffic laws, stating, “Wij spelen kort op de bal en grijpen in waar nodig.”
