Formula 1 - Dutch GP

The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix takes place at Circuit Zandvoort in the Netherlands. This F1 race runs on a 4.259-kilometer track that flows through coastal sand dunes. The circuit offers a classic challenge with its mix of fast corners and technical sections across 72 laps.

Circuit Zandvoort stands out with its unique banked corners. The Arie Luyendykbocht turn has an 18-degree banking while Tarzanbocht presents drivers with a tight hairpin that can create passing chances. The track rises and falls 8.9 meters through its layout, adding to the challenge for F1 teams.

The Dutch GP attracts thousands of fans who form the famous "Orange Army" in the grandstands. Local driver Max Verstappen won three consecutive races at Zandvoort from 2021 to 2023, thrilling the home crowd. All ten F1 teams compete at this event with their two drivers each.

F1 first raced at Zandvoort in 1952, hosting legends like Alberto Ascari and Jim Clark before a 36-year break after 1985. The Dutch GP returned in 2021 after circuit updates that kept its old-school character while meeting modern safety standards.

The 2025 Dutch GP will use the current F1 rules before major changes arrive in 2026. Cars need a medium-high downforce setup for Zandvoort's varied corners, and tire management plays a key role during the race.

Zandvoort's location just 30 minutes from Amsterdam by train makes this F1 event easy to access. The seaside setting creates a special atmosphere as racing happens amid natural sand dune grandstands, giving fans a racing weekend with a view of both F1 action and the Dutch coastal beauty.