Zandvoort, North Holland, Netherlands2026-05-22 to 2026-05-24
About This Event
DTM made its debut in the Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort in 2001 and has remained a fixture on the German touring car championship calendar since. A 4.259km dune-land circuit on the North Sea coast with 18- and 19-degree banking through turns 13 and 14. Two 55-minute GT3 sprint races across the weekend, with mandatory pit stops and four fresh tyres.
What to Expect
DTM weekend features multiple racing categories including ADAC GT Masters and Porsche Carrera Cup
Turns 3 and 14 feature 19-degree and 18-degree banking unusual for European touring car circuits
Elevation changes, bumps, and dips through dune landscape challenge GT3 machinery
Paddock access and sim racing centre Racesquare Circuit Zandvoort open during the event
Compact circuit footprint allows easy loops around perimeter path with dune elevation for natural viewing
Best Way to Experience It
Hill outside Turn 2 offers elevated sightlines into banked Turn 3 entry from general admission areas
Circuit operates no-cash policy for ticket sales at the gate
Good to Know
Children under 16 enter free with general admission or receive 50% grandstand discount
Parking tickets sold separately via circuit website with advance booking available
Gate prices run €11 higher than online advance purchase
Late May coastal climate typically mild but coastal wind common; raincoat and jacket recommended
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy sprint racing formats — two 55-minute races plus one lap, mandatory pit stop with four-tire changes, strategic decisions compressed into race weekend, Round 2 of eight-round championship.
Best fit if you value challenging circuits — 4.259km coastal circuit with 18-19 degree banked corners through fast dune curves, 14 turns including Tarzanbocht hairpin, rapid weather changes from North Sea proximity affecting grip.
Best fit if you like beachside festival atmosphere — circuit sits in dunes 1km from North Sea coastline, beach proximity between sessions, family-friendly with free entry for under-16s accompanied by adults, €49 entry-level tickets.
Not ideal if you prefer classic touring car formats — sixth season under Group GT3 regulations rather than purpose-built silhouette tourers, GT3 manufacturer entries (Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, BMW) instead of tin-top racing heritage.
