As Circuit Zandvoort hosts its final Formula 1 race this weekend, the seaside circuit leaves behind an action-packed legacy since returning to the championship calendar in 2021.

From record-equalling win streaks to dramatic stand-in performances, here are seven standout moments that defined the Dutch Grand Prix's modern era.

1. Verstappen's Home Dominance and Record Streak

Max Verstappen turned Zandvoort into his personal stronghold upon the track's return, winning the first three events and securing a podium finish across five consecutive visits. In 2023, his home victory equalled Sebastian Vettel’s historic benchmark of nine consecutive race wins, setting the stage for him to reach ten in a row at Monza a week later.

2. Robert Kubica's Surprise 2021 Return

When Kimi Raikkonen tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Saturday practice in 2021, reserve driver Robert Kubica received an unexpected call-up for Alfa Romeo. Jumping into the car on one of the calendar's most physically punishing circuits, Kubica demonstrated remarkable grit years after sustaining severe arm injuries in a rally crash.

3. Oscar Piastri's First Career Grand Chelem

Oscar Piastri achieved motorsport's rare Grand Chelem at Zandvoort last season, securing pole position, leading every single lap, claiming the fastest lap, and taking victory. At 24 years, four months, and 25 days old, the Australian recorded McLaren's first Grand Slam since the 1998 Monaco Grand Prix.

4. Liam Lawson's Impromptu F1 Debut

Liam Lawson made his unexpected Grand Prix debut in 2023 after Daniel Ricciardo suffered a broken metacarpal in a practice crash. Thrust into the AlphaTauri cockpit with zero preparation, Lawson adapted rapidly, finishing 13th in wet and dry conditions and laying the groundwork for his full-time promotion.

5. Isack Hadjar's Broken Podium Trophy

After clinching his maiden F1 podium with Racing Bulls, Isack Hadjar accidentally snapped his Royal Delft pottery trophy in half while placing it on the pit lane floor for team celebrations. Organisers swiftly resolved the heartbreak by gifting him an exact replica while letting him keep the broken piece as a souvenir.

6. Alonso Shatters Schumacher's Longevity Record

Fernando Alonso secured second place in wet conditions during the 2023 race, earning his seventh podium of that season and breaking Michael Schumacher's record for the longest time between a driver's maiden and most recent podium finishes, surpassing 7,460 days.

7. Leclerc's Sand Dune Vigil

During the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc became an internet sensation after retiring from the race following contact at Turn 3. Stranded away from the paddock, the Monegasque driver watched the closing stages from atop a Zandvoort sand dune alongside trackside marshals.