Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters - Zandvoort
Zandvoort
Display & Timezone
Display & Timezone
Showing times for Asia/Singapore
Timezone
Asia - Singapore
6 - 8 Jun
Completed
Circuit Zandvoort
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Upcoming in DTM
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Circuit Zandvoort
22 - 24 May
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Lausitzring
19 - 21 Jun
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Norisring
3 - 5 Jul
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Upcoming at Circuit Zandvoort
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Dutch Grand Prix
Formula 1 Academy
21 - 23 Aug
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Dutch Grand Prix
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Track Info
Circuit Zandvoort - Zandvoort, Netherlands
Semi-permanent road course in the North Sea dunes - clockwise - steeply banked corners and flowing old-school sections
When was the track built?
Racing roads were first laid out through Zandvoort’s dunes in the late 1940s, with the permanent circuit opening in 1948. After decades on the Grand Prix calendar, top-level racing paused in the mid 1980s as the venue downsized and modernised. A major renovation ahead of F1’s return reprofiled several corners, introduced steep banking at Hugenholtz and Arie Luyendyk, updated run offs and installed new paddock and grandstand infrastructure while preserving the fast, flowing character in the dunes.
The setting next to the North Sea shapes the experience - sea breezes, shifting sand and rolling terrain make Zandvoort feel both vintage and modern at the same time.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race events took place in 1948. Zandvoort hosted the World Championship Dutch Grand Prix for the first time in 1952, becoming a classic stop in European motorsport.
What's the circuit like?
- Banked bravery: Hugenholtz T3 is a bowl that rewards creative lines and throttle commitment, while the final Arie Luyendyk banking slingshots cars onto the pit straight and enhances DRS runs.
- Old-school flow: From the crest into Scheivlak T7 through the fast mid-sector, rhythm and aero balance matter more than raw power.
- Narrow and punishing: Gravel is close and the track is relatively tight, so mistakes are costly and Safety Cars are common when the pack is bunched.
- Wind and sand: Onshore breezes and dune sand can change grip corner to corner. Track evolution is significant across the weekend.
- DRS and overtakes: Two DRS zones - main straight and the short burst from T10 toward the Hans Ernst chicane - with primary passing at Tarzanbocht T1 after a good launch from T14.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:11.097. Poles typically range between high 1:08s and low 1:10s depending on weather and rubber.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:11.097 - Lewis Hamilton, 2021 Dutch GP - current 4.259 km layout.
- FIA Formula 2: Qualifying laps in the mid 1:20s, with fastest race laps around high 1:22 to 1:24 depending on tyre allocation.
- FIA Formula 3: Poles commonly in the 1:24 1:25 range, showcasing the circuit’s momentum style.
- DTM and GT World Challenge Europe: GT3 and touring cars typically lap between 1:32 and 1:36, with big commitment through Scheivlak and the final banking.
- 24H Series - 12H/24H Zandvoort: Endurance GT fields race deep into the evening with North Sea weather adding strategy layers.
- Historic GP and national series: Classic F1 and local championships keep the calendar busy and celebrate the track’s heritage.
Why go?
Dune-side grandstands, North Sea views and a festival crowd make the Dutch GP weekend a standout. The banking creates spectacular visuals and audible commitment, and the seaside town of Zandvoort plus nearby Amsterdam add easy travel and nightlife.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Tarzanbocht T1: Heaviest braking and the prime overtaking zone off the main DRS. Great for starts and restarts.
- Hugenholtz T3: The steep bowl shows different lines and throttle application - fantastic for photos and race craft.
- Scheivlak T7: Iconic fast right with elevation where confidence separates the field.
- Hans Ernst chicane T11 12: Slow, technical change of direction with divebomb attempts and traction battles.
- Arie Luyendyk T14 and main straight: Watch cars load up on the banking, open DRS and sprint to Turn 1.
Not just F1: Dutch and world series at Zandvoort
DTM: Long-time headliner with high-downforce touring cars hustling over the crests and through the final banking.
GT World Challenge Europe: Sprint Cup rounds bring stacked GT3 fields and factory lineups.
24H Series: Multi-class endurance races that lean into variable coastal weather and night running.
Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup Benelux/Deutschland: One-make GT staples that race hard over the kerbs and use the banking for momentum.
Historic GP Zandvoort: A beloved classic-racing festival that puts vintage F1 and sports cars back on the dunes.
Hotels & Accommodation
Zandvoort
6 - 8 Jun
Completed
Circuit Zandvoort
Track Info
Circuit Zandvoort - Zandvoort, Netherlands
Semi-permanent road course in the North Sea dunes - clockwise - steeply banked corners and flowing old-school sections
When was the track built?
Racing roads were first laid out through Zandvoort’s dunes in the late 1940s, with the permanent circuit opening in 1948. After decades on the Grand Prix calendar, top-level racing paused in the mid 1980s as the venue downsized and modernised. A major renovation ahead of F1’s return reprofiled several corners, introduced steep banking at Hugenholtz and Arie Luyendyk, updated run offs and installed new paddock and grandstand infrastructure while preserving the fast, flowing character in the dunes.
The setting next to the North Sea shapes the experience - sea breezes, shifting sand and rolling terrain make Zandvoort feel both vintage and modern at the same time.
When was its first race?
The circuit’s first race events took place in 1948. Zandvoort hosted the World Championship Dutch Grand Prix for the first time in 1952, becoming a classic stop in European motorsport.
What's the circuit like?
- Banked bravery: Hugenholtz T3 is a bowl that rewards creative lines and throttle commitment, while the final Arie Luyendyk banking slingshots cars onto the pit straight and enhances DRS runs.
- Old-school flow: From the crest into Scheivlak T7 through the fast mid-sector, rhythm and aero balance matter more than raw power.
- Narrow and punishing: Gravel is close and the track is relatively tight, so mistakes are costly and Safety Cars are common when the pack is bunched.
- Wind and sand: Onshore breezes and dune sand can change grip corner to corner. Track evolution is significant across the weekend.
- DRS and overtakes: Two DRS zones - main straight and the short burst from T10 toward the Hans Ernst chicane - with primary passing at Tarzanbocht T1 after a good launch from T14.
- Benchmark pace: Official F1 race lap record 1:11.097. Poles typically range between high 1:08s and low 1:10s depending on weather and rubber.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- Formula 1 (race lap): 1:11.097 - Lewis Hamilton, 2021 Dutch GP - current 4.259 km layout.
- FIA Formula 2: Qualifying laps in the mid 1:20s, with fastest race laps around high 1:22 to 1:24 depending on tyre allocation.
- FIA Formula 3: Poles commonly in the 1:24 1:25 range, showcasing the circuit’s momentum style.
- DTM and GT World Challenge Europe: GT3 and touring cars typically lap between 1:32 and 1:36, with big commitment through Scheivlak and the final banking.
- 24H Series - 12H/24H Zandvoort: Endurance GT fields race deep into the evening with North Sea weather adding strategy layers.
- Historic GP and national series: Classic F1 and local championships keep the calendar busy and celebrate the track’s heritage.
Why go?
Dune-side grandstands, North Sea views and a festival crowd make the Dutch GP weekend a standout. The banking creates spectacular visuals and audible commitment, and the seaside town of Zandvoort plus nearby Amsterdam add easy travel and nightlife.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Tarzanbocht T1: Heaviest braking and the prime overtaking zone off the main DRS. Great for starts and restarts.
- Hugenholtz T3: The steep bowl shows different lines and throttle application - fantastic for photos and race craft.
- Scheivlak T7: Iconic fast right with elevation where confidence separates the field.
- Hans Ernst chicane T11 12: Slow, technical change of direction with divebomb attempts and traction battles.
- Arie Luyendyk T14 and main straight: Watch cars load up on the banking, open DRS and sprint to Turn 1.
Not just F1: Dutch and world series at Zandvoort
DTM: Long-time headliner with high-downforce touring cars hustling over the crests and through the final banking.
GT World Challenge Europe: Sprint Cup rounds bring stacked GT3 fields and factory lineups.
24H Series: Multi-class endurance races that lean into variable coastal weather and night running.
Porsche Supercup and Carrera Cup Benelux/Deutschland: One-make GT staples that race hard over the kerbs and use the banking for momentum.
Historic GP Zandvoort: A beloved classic-racing festival that puts vintage F1 and sports cars back on the dunes.
