Tour of Circuit Zandvoort highlights corner names and histories
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:49 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Circuit Zandvoort, host of the Dutch Grand Prix since 1952, features notable corners that reflect its rich motorsport history. A detailed guide explores the storytelling behind corners like Tarzanbocht, Gerlachbocht, and Hugenholtzbocht, honoring figures like Wim Gerlach. The layout of Zandvoort has evolved over decades, impacting racing dynamics. Knowledge of these corners is essential as drivers prepare for the unique challenges they present.
- •Circuit Zandvoort has hosted the Dutch Grand Prix since 1952.
- •Tarzanbocht's name is linked to a local legend about a gardener.
- •Gerlachbocht commemorates driver Wim Gerlach, who died tragically in 1957.
- •Hugenholtzbocht is named after a prominent Dutch circuit designer.
- •The track layout has undergone significant changes since its inception.
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Your Dutch Grand Prix Track Tour: What's Really Behind Every Zandvoort Corner Name
"A corner-by-corner guide to Circuit Zandvoort, home of the Dutch Grand Prix, including the legends of Tarzanbocht and tragedies of Slotemakerbocht and Gerlachbocht.
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