Layout: Actual
When was the track built?
Opened in 1948 as a mix of public roads and permanent circuit, it has hosted F1 racing from 1952 to 1985, although not continuously.
It has suffered a strong decline in the 1980s, after loosing F1, due to financial difficulties, the challenge of using public roads and safety concerns, when it was cut to a 2.5km version.
Only in the late 90s it has taken its current layout, with some investments to make it modern and attractive again but only from 2021 Formula One will be back.
When was its first Grand Prix?
In 1952, on a F1 season dominated by Ferrari, which adapted quickly to the new F2 rules; Ascari, who also started from pole, led a full-red podium followed by Farina and Villoresi.
It is one of the two Dutch circuits that will rotate in European Continental Series and World Title.
What’s the circuit like?
Famous for being almost a unique flow of fast turns from start to finish, even in its modern configuration it has kept its old-school feel, although there are some hard breaking zones to favour overtaking.
Particularly interesting are the undulating nature, as it has been built on sand dunes that provide sudden elevation changes, and the final corner banking angle, increased in the latest works in 2020.
Where is it located?
In Zandvoort, few meters from the beach and the North Sea and around half an hour from Amsterdam and its airport. (+ 52°23’16”, + 4°32’39”)
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