Formula 1 Wiki
Don't have an account?
Register
Register
Formula 1 Wiki
Formula 1 Wiki
6,159
pages
in: Circuits, Belgian Grand Prix, Belgian Circuits

Changes: Circuit Zolder

Back to page
Edit
(3 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 9: Line 9:
 
| lastgp = [[1984 Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| lastgp = [[1984 Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
}}
  
}}
  +
'''Circuit Zolder''', now known as '''Circuit Terlamen''', is a permanent racing facility in northeastern Belgium. Used for the [[Belgian Grand Prix]] a total of 10 times between 1973 and 1984, it no longer hosts anything faster than touring cars.
−
<!--Introduction-->
  
   
 
==Circuit History==
  
==Circuit History==
  +
Zolder was constructed in 1963, as an alternative to [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps]], and to have a circuit in the Flemish-speaking portion of the country. While it is not in a densely populated area, it is adjacent to a forest preserve and a major shipping canal, which has restricted safety improvements and expansion. After the original [[Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|Spa]] circuit was retired, the intention was to alternate Zolder and [[Nivelles-Baulers]] as host for the Grand Prix. But the Nivelles circuit went bankrupt after two Grands Prix, so Zolder was the default host until the new Spa circuit was constructed.
   
 
==Circuit Layouts==
  
==Circuit Layouts==
 
===Previous Layouts===
  
===Previous Layouts===
  +
====1963-1971====
  +
The track was laid out with the front and back straights parallel to each other, with wider loop sections at either end, and a total of four chicanes mixed in. A gap in between the straights is used for the pits and paddock, but the actual area is quite cramped, so much of the interior of the loop sections is needed for extra paddock space.
  +
  +
After the {{Frac|1|2}} km pit straight, the cars would make a decreasing-radius 135° left known as ''Eerste'' (Dutch "eerste" = English "first"). This was widely regarded as the most interesting corner of the track, and caused much mayhem and entertainment at race starts. After a short straight, the second bend was a double-apex righthander (''Sterrenwachtbocht''), but wider than the first corner. After a straight short enough that the cars kept turning, the cars hit the third turn, known as ''Kanaalbocht'' as the track now passes along the Albert Canal. The fourth turn is a quick 90° righthander named ''Lucien Bianchibocht'', that leads onto the back straight, just behind the pits.
   
 
===Current===
  
===Current===
Line 26: Line 31:
 
!Winning Constructor
  
!Winning Constructor
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1973
 +
| {{F1|1973}}
 
| [[1973 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1973 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{GBR}} [[Jackie Stewart]]
  
| {{GBR}} [[Jackie Stewart]]
 
| {{GBR}} {{Tyrrell-Ford}}
  
| {{GBR}} {{Tyrrell-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1975
 +
| {{F1|1975}}
 
| [[1975 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1975 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{AUT}} [[Niki Lauda]]
  
| {{AUT}} [[Niki Lauda]]
 
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
  
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1976
 +
| {{F1|1976}}
 
| [[1976 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1976 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{AUT}} [[Niki Lauda]]
  
| {{AUT}} [[Niki Lauda]]
 
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
  
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1977
 +
| {{F1|1977}}
 
| [[1977 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1977 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{SWE}} [[Gunnar Nilsson]]
  
| {{SWE}} [[Gunnar Nilsson]]
 
| {{GBR}} {{Team Lotus-Ford}}
  
| {{GBR}} {{Team Lotus-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1978
 +
| {{F1|1978}}
 
| [[1978 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1978 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{USA}} [[Mario Andretti]]
  
| {{USA}} [[Mario Andretti]]
 
| {{GBR}} {{Team Lotus-Ford}}
  
| {{GBR}} {{Team Lotus-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1979
 +
| {{F1|1979}}
 
| [[1979 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1979 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{RSA-1928}} [[Jody Scheckter]]
  
| {{RSA-1928}} [[Jody Scheckter]]
 
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
  
| {{ITA}} {{Ferrari-CON}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1980
 +
| {{F1|1980}}
 
| [[1980 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1980 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{FRA}} [[Didier Pironi]]
  
| {{FRA}} [[Didier Pironi]]
 
| {{FRA}} {{Ligier-Ford}}
  
| {{FRA}} {{Ligier-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1981
 +
| {{F1|1981}}
 
| [[1981 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1981 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{ARG}} [[Carlos Reutemann]]
  
| {{ARG}} [[Carlos Reutemann]]
 
| {{GBR}} {{Williams-Ford}}
  
| {{GBR}} {{Williams-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1982
 +
| {{F1|1982}}
 
| [[1982 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1982 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{GBR}} [[John Watson]]
  
| {{GBR}} [[John Watson]]
 
| {{GBR}} {{McLaren-Ford}}
  
| {{GBR}} {{McLaren-Ford}}
 
|-
  
|-
−
| {{F1|1984
 +
| {{F1|1984}}
 
| [[1984 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
  
| [[1984 Belgian Grand Prix|Belgian Grand Prix]]
 
| {{ITA}} [[Michele Alboreto]]
  
| {{ITA}} [[Michele Alboreto]]

Revision as of 05:42, 5 January 2018

Circuit Zolder, now known as Circuit Terlamen, is a permanent racing facility in northeastern Belgium. Used for the Belgian Grand Prix a total of 10 times between 1973 and 1984, it no longer hosts anything faster than touring cars.

Circuit History

Zolder was constructed in 1963, as an alternative to Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, and to have a circuit in the Flemish-speaking portion of the country. While it is not in a densely populated area, it is adjacent to a forest preserve and a major shipping canal, which has restricted safety improvements and expansion. After the original Spa circuit was retired, the intention was to alternate Zolder and Nivelles-Baulers as host for the Grand Prix. But the Nivelles circuit went bankrupt after two Grands Prix, so Zolder was the default host until the new Spa circuit was constructed.

Circuit Layouts

Previous Layouts

1963-1971

The track was laid out with the front and back straights parallel to each other, with wider loop sections at either end, and a total of four chicanes mixed in. A gap in between the straights is used for the pits and paddock, but the actual area is quite cramped, so much of the interior of the loop sections is needed for extra paddock space.

After the 1⁄2 km pit straight, the cars would make a decreasing-radius 135° left known as Eerste (Dutch "eerste" = English "first"). This was widely regarded as the most interesting corner of the track, and caused much mayhem and entertainment at race starts. After a short straight, the second bend was a double-apex righthander (Sterrenwachtbocht), but wider than the first corner. After a straight short enough that the cars kept turning, the cars hit the third turn, known as Kanaalbocht as the track now passes along the Albert Canal. The fourth turn is a quick 90° righthander named Lucien Bianchibocht, that leads onto the back straight, just behind the pits.

Current

Event history

The following is a list of Formula One World Championship events held at the Zolder circuit:

Year Event Winning Driver Winning Constructor
1973 Belgian Grand Prix United Kingdom Jackie Stewart United Kingdom Tyrrell-Ford
1975 Belgian Grand Prix Austria Niki Lauda Italy Ferrari
1976 Belgian Grand Prix Austria Niki Lauda Italy Ferrari
1977 Belgian Grand Prix Sweden Gunnar Nilsson United Kingdom Lotus-Ford
1978 Belgian Grand Prix United States Mario Andretti United Kingdom Lotus-Ford
1979 Belgian Grand Prix South Africa Jody Scheckter Italy Ferrari
1980 Belgian Grand Prix France Didier Pironi France Ligier-Ford
1981 Belgian Grand Prix Argentina Carlos Reutemann United Kingdom Williams-Ford
1982 Belgian Grand Prix United Kingdom John Watson United Kingdom McLaren-Ford
1984 Belgian Grand Prix Italy Michele Alboreto Italy Ferrari

Notes


V T E Circuits
Adelaide • Aida • Ain-Diab • Aintree • Albert Park • Algarve • Anderstorp • Austin • AVUS • Baku • Barcelona • Boavista • Brands Hatch • Bremgarten • Buddh • Buenos Aires • Caesars Palace • Clermont-Ferrand • Dallas • Detroit • Dijon • Donington • Estoril • Fuji • Hanoi • Hockenheim • Hungaroring • Igora Drive • Imola • Indianapolis • Interlagos • Istanbul • Jacarepaguá • Jarama • Jeddah • Jerez • Kyalami • Le Mans • Long Beach • Losail • Magny-Cours • Marina Bay • Mexico City • Miami • Monsanto • Monte Carlo • Montjuïc • Mont-Tremblant • Montreal • Monza • Mosport • Mugello • Nivelles-Baulers • Nürburgring • Paul Ricard • Pedralbes • Pescara • Phoenix • Port Imperial • Prince George • Red Bull Ring • Reims • Riverside • Rouen • Sakhir • Sebring • Sepang • Shanghai • Silverstone • Sochi • Spa-Francorchamps • Suzuka • Valencia • Watkins Glen • Yas Marina • Yeongam • Zandvoort • Zeltweg • Zolder
Other Circuits
Brooklands • Davidstow • Fiorano • Goodwood • Linas-Montlhéry • Ontario • Oulton Park • Pau • Posillipo • Ricardo Tormo • Snetterton • Solitude • Syracuse • Vallelunga • Westmead • Las Vegas
Bold indicates a circuit on the 2022 calendar.
The Red Bull Ring was previously known as the "A1-Ring" and before that the "Österreichring".
V T E Belgium Belgian Grand Prix
Circuits Spa-Francorchamps (1950 - 1970, 1983, 1985 - Present), Nivelles (1972, 1974), Zolder (1973, 1975 - 1982, 1984)
Track map of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium
Races 1950 • 1951 • 1952 • 1953 • 1954 • 1955 • 1956 • 1957 • 1958 • 1959 • 1960 • 1961 • 1962 • 1963 • 1964 • 1965 • 1966 • 1967 • 1968 • 1969 • 1970 • 1971 • 1972 • 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023
Pre-1950 races 1925 • 1930 • 1931 • 1933 • 1934 • 1935 • 1937 • 1939 • 1947 • 1949
v·d·e Nominate this page for Featured Article
Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted.