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Zolder

Heusden-Zolder, Belgium · First GP: 1973

Zolder is a 2.648 mi circuit in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, featuring 15 turns. It has hosted 10 Grand Prix races since 1973.

Track Specs

2.648 mi

Length

15

Turns

Lap Record

1:19.294

René Arnoux (1984)

GP History

10

Total Races

1

Race Title

Belgian Grand Prix1973, 1975–1982, 1984

Circuit Record Book

10

Total Races

9

Different Winners

2

Most Wins

N/A

Weather

Lap Record

1:19.294René Arnoux (1984)

Most Wins: Drivers

1
Niki Lauda2

1975–1976

2
Jackie Stewart1

1973

3
Gunnar Nilsson1

1977

4
Mario Andretti1

1978

5
Jody Scheckter1

1979

Most Wins: Constructors

1
Ferrari4

1975–1984

2
Team Lotus2

1977–1978

3
Tyrrell1

1973

4
Ligier1

1980

5
Williams1

1981

Longest Win Streak

Niki Lauda

2 consecutive wins (1975–1976)

Most recent winner: Michele Alboreto (1984, Ferrari)

Historical Winners

YearRaceWinnerConstructor
1984Belgian Grand PrixMichele AlboretoFerrari
1982Belgian Grand PrixJohn WatsonMcLaren
1981Belgian Grand PrixCarlos ReutemannWilliams
1980Belgian Grand PrixDidier PironiLigier
1979Belgian Grand PrixJody ScheckterFerrari
1978Belgian Grand PrixMario AndrettiTeam Lotus
1977Belgian Grand PrixGunnar NilssonTeam Lotus
1976Belgian Grand PrixNiki LaudaFerrari
1975Belgian Grand PrixNiki LaudaFerrari
1973Belgian Grand PrixJackie StewartTyrrell

Circuit Analysis

Zolder is a permanent road course of 4.262 km with 15 turns, run anti-clockwise. A full Grand Prix here is 70 laps, or 298 km of racing. At 3.5 turns per kilometre it has a corner density close to the 2026 average, where the calendar average is 3.2. Its last Grand Prix was in 1984.

Across 10 Grands Prix here, 9 different drivers have won. Niki Lauda leads with 2 wins, and Ferrari is the most successful team with 4. 5 of 10 races were won from pole position, and winners lined up P3.3 on the grid on average. The lowest starting slot to win was P10, by John Watson in 1982.

Where is Zolder located?

Zolder is located in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.

When did Zolder first host a Formula 1 Grand Prix?

Zolder hosted its first Formula 1 Grand Prix in 1973.

How long is the Zolder circuit?

The Zolder circuit is 4.262 km long with 15 turns.

What is the lap record at Zolder?

The Formula 1 lap record at Zolder is 1:19.294, set by René Arnoux in 1984.

Who has won the most races at Zolder?

Niki Lauda leads all drivers with 2 wins at Zolder.