Float in a sea of orange, bask in the rich history and see your heroes up close and personal. The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is much more than just a race.
Plus, it's just 30 minutes from Amsterdam.
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Opened in 1948 Zandvoort has hosted some classic grands prix since 1952, and now of course it is the home of three-time champion Max Verstappen and his legion of orange-clad fans.
But there’s a lot more to the event than Verstappen and his home grand prix.
On track the Zandvoort circuit offers spectacular views like the DRS-boosted final corner and the incredible banked Hugenholtzbocht left-hander (above) which provides an array of different lines and styles from each driver.
If that wasn’t enough, 2023 offered up a wet race too, compounding the action. The orange army kept singing and the drama ramped up in the damp conditions.
Three of the best Dutch Grands Prix
1975 - announcing James Hunt
Driving for the diminutive Hesketh team, James Hunt - later the 1976 champion in a story which would inspire the Rush movie directed by Ron Howard - switched to slicks from wets early on and held off, you guessed it, Niki Lauda for a shock victory.
1985 - 10th to victory
Winning by 0.2s might not be such a shock for Lauda, but given he started in 10th and was having a luckless title defence, it certainly was! He was aggressive in his McLaren, getting to the front and then fighting off his team-mate Alain Prost for the last 12 laps. It was Lauda’s last F1 win.
2021 - Max legend is born
The Dutch Grand Prix returned to the Formula 1 schedule and Max Verstappen wasn’t about to miss the opportunity to take a home victory - something he’d do for the next two Zandvoort races as well. He had to fight off Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas was a constant thorn in strategy gambles too, but Verstappen was ultimately untroubled to give the fans a dream victory.
It's always been a hit with the drivers, too.
“Ah man, the track is epic!” Lewis Hamilton said about Zandvoort. “It’s really fantastic.
“I knew it was great when I was in Formula 3, but it’s crazy in a Formula 1 car. The speed we’re going through Turn 7, yeesh! It’s a real racing circuit.”
Away from the track, the great city of Amsterdam turns 750 next year and is only a short journey from Zandvoort. The canals, museums, and lively atmosphere make it one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe.
Zandvoort itself is only 30 minutes from the Schiphol Airport which has fantastic flight connections as a well-used transport hub, and you can do the journey by train and/or bus with ease.
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And when you get there, it’s not just the racing to look forward to. There’s entertainment, culture and top international artists to bring the party.
Superstar DJ Armin van Buuren (below) headlined the famous ‘Super Friday’ entertainment last year and 2025 promises to be even bigger.
The historic centre of Zandvoort offers plenty of culture, the famous sand dunes surrounding it make way for a forest and nature reserve, which only adds to the diversity of the experience of a grand prix here.
Of course, the Orange Army are the famous fans of Verstappen, but all supporters are made welcome at Zandvoort and with McLaren’s growing competitiveness, orange isn’t always for Verstappen!
Whoever you support, Zandvoort is one of the easiest races to get to, has plenty of history on the track and in the town, creates an unrivalled atmosphere with its music and entertainment and will make sure every fan leaves happy.