The Dutch Grand Prix stats to know as Max Verstappen closes in on two records

Held at Circuit Zandvoort since 1952 – though not continuously – the race was previously dropped for a long spell between 1985 and 2020, mainly because of local noise concerns.

Although Verstappen wasn’t born when the track first left F1, he has since led an impressive 200 out of a possible 288 laps at his home Grand Prix.

The record for most overtakes in a single F1 race was set at Zandvoort in , with drivers making an incredible {NUMBER_0} passes in wet conditions. That same rain made it also Zandvoort’s slowest F1 race ever, with Verstappen finishing in just over two hours and twenty-four minutes.

Zandvoort drivers’ quotes ahead of the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix

Drivers continue to praise Zandvoort, with many of them looking forward to returning to the old-school circuit.

Max Verstappen: “As my home race it is always a special race for me; the atmosphere is amazing and we always have such great support. Driving past a sea of orange when you are racing is an incredible feeling and I am looking forward to being back.

“Zandvoort is an old school circuit with quite a unique layout and a lot of fast corners. It will be a tough race, and it looks like the weather might make things tricky, but let’s see what happens.”

Lando Norris: “The atmosphere at the Dutch Grand Prix is always mega. Last year here was special, so I’m hyped to be returning. We’re competitive, and ready to continue where we left off, so I’m confident I’ll be fighting out front again.”

Pierre Gasly: “A circuit I really enjoy. It’s very old-school with tight yet fast corners and the banking makes it unique and quite thrilling. I have special memories of my race there in 2023 which was my first podium with the team, and I’ve gone well at the circuit throughout my career, scoring points last year too. We’re aiming for a promising result this weekend.”

Yuki Tsunoda: “Zandvoort will be a tough weekend for everyone, it always throws up fresh challenges with the weather and this one looks set to be wet again there. TThat, combined with the wind and location, can make things unpredictable on track but we have been working hard to make sure we can combat that and achieve a solid and consistent weekend.”

Zandvoort could be in store for record-breaking action

This weekend, Max Verstappen has a shot at breaking two records that may stand long after the Dutch Grand Prix leaves the calendar next year.

The Dutchman can tie Jim Clark’s longstanding mark of four wins at Zandvoort if he comes out on top in front of his home fans on Sunday. Clark set that record back in the 1960s and it has stood ever since.

Verstappen is also closing in on a fourth pole position at this event, which would break his tie with Rene Arnoux for the most poles at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Another pole would also push Red Bull ahead of Lotus into sole possession of fifth place for most pole positions by a constructor, giving them 108 first-place starts.

Meanwhile, Ferrari have a chance to claim another milestone. If Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton manage to lead 31 laps between them, they’ll surpass Lotus’ record of 615 laps led at this venue.