🇳🇱Zandvoort Circuit
A fast, flowing old-school circuit near the North Sea coast featuring distinctive banked corners and elevation changes that reward commitment and precision. The narrow layout makes it physically demanding and difficult for overtaking.
Representative lap times
What makes Zandvoort Circuit hard to predict
Surface
Smooth asphalt with banked sections
Rubber build-up
Rubber accumulates steadily through the weekend, improving grip especially on the racing line.
How the racing line moves
The banked corners allow multiple lines but the optimal line narrows as grip builds, rewarding precise placement.
Track evolution
Coastal winds and potential sand blowing onto the track can cause variable grip and unpredictable conditions.
Lap times
Banked corners allow higher minimum speeds; qualifying laps are significantly quicker than race pace due to fuel load and tyre management.
DRS zones
| Zone | Detection | Activation | Length | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before Turn 14 | Main straight after Turn 14 | 700 m | Medium |
| 2 | Before Turn 10 | Back straight section | 550 m | Medium |
Recent winners here
- 2025Oscar Piastri McLaren-Mercedes
- 2024Lando NorrisMcLaren-Mercedes
- 2023Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing
- 2022Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing
- 2021Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing
- 2020COVIDCOVID
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