Lap length
4.259 km
Circuit Park Zandvoort — F1 circuit guide
A coastal Dutch circuit with steeply banked corners running through the dunes. Each lap measures 4.259 km (2.65 mi), and the Grand Prix runs 72 laps — 306.6 km (190.5 mi) of racing.
Race laps
72
Race distance
306.6 km
First F1 race
1952
Lap record
1:11.097
About Circuit Park Zandvoort
Circuit Park Zandvoort — a coastal Dutch circuit with steeply banked corners running through the dunes — first hosted a round of the Formula 1 World Championship in 1952. A Grand Prix here covers 72 laps of the 4.259 km lap, a total race distance of about 306.6 km (190.5 miles).
- Lap length: 4.259 km (2.65 mi)
- Grand Prix laps: 72
- Race distance: 306.6 km (190.5 mi)
- First World Championship race here: 1952
- Race lap record: 1:11.097, Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) in 2021
What is the lap record at Circuit Park Zandvoort?
The official Formula 1 race lap record at Circuit Park Zandvoort is 1:11.097, set by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) during the 2021 Grand Prix. The official record counts only laps set in the race itself, so faster qualifying laps don’t count. See every circuit’s record on the F1 lap records page. (Source: formula1.com.)
Who has won at Circuit Park Zandvoort? Recent Formula 1 winners
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) won the most recent Formula 1 race at Circuit Park Zandvoort, in 2025. Max Verstappen has won here 3 times across the last 6 runnings — more than any other driver in this span. Here are the winners of the last 6 runnings at Circuit Park Zandvoort:
| Season | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
| 2024 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2023 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 1985 | Niki Lauda | McLaren |
Historical results are immutable facts, compiled from public Formula 1 records — unofficial and not affiliated with Formula 1. Verified 2026-10-06.
When does F1 race at Circuit Park Zandvoort in 2026?
The 2026 Dutch GP is scheduled for August 23, 2026 — round 12 of the season. For the full weekend schedule, a live countdown and every session converted to your local timezone, see the Dutch GP start-time page. Browse every F1 circuit guide or the full 2026 race schedule.