Following a 36-year absence, Formula 1 cars returned to Zandvoort in 2021, with drivers describing the track as “crazy” and “old-school”.

With a beachside location and just 30 minutes by train from the capital city of Amsterdam, Zandvoort feels more like a rollercoaster ride compared with other circuits on the calendar because of its fast, undulating nature.

When the 4.259km circuit was revamped for F1’s comeback three years ago, organisers increased the banking angle at Turns One – the famous Tarzan corner – to a challenging 18 degrees.

The tight and twisty 72-lap race is also tough on the tyres, with any wind around potentially blowing sand on to the track and affecting grip.