Circuit Zandvoort vs Brands Hatch Circuit - Battle of the Race Circuits 5

[@YuriBruschi]

Ciao Herman. My vote goes to Zandvoort, because I really like banking, which is really original. Regarding Brands Hatch, I am sorry that there is no longer a dirt track for Rallycross, but it has beautiful vegetation. 👍 Ciao e grazie!

[@reds005]

Brands Hatch. Brilliant elevation change, from a spectator POV you can see all the Indy circuit from Paddock hill bend. Largely unchanged.

[@flyingphoenix113]

I love both tracks so much, but, for me, Zandvoort has to take it. It proves that a track can be brought up to FIA Grade 1 standards and still retain its iconic corners and character. Yes, Brands Hatch is closer to its original layout/width, but it also will never see F1, MotoGP and other major series ever again, whereas Zandvoort remains a major prospect thanks to its modernization.

[@Circuitsofthepast]

My vote would also be Zandvoort, but I don't vote in my own contests. It would be a pure emotional vote. Both tracks are great, but I have so many good memories to Zandvoort. I saw it change from an almost bankrupt 2.5 km track (with an abandoned section) to the grade 1 circuit it is now.

[@AdamReidCommentator]

My vote goes to Brands Hatch. I’ve been there so many times and the track has an amazing flow, through Paddock Hill, the elevation to Druids and the plunge to Graham Hill bend. Especially through the forest is incredible! The only issue is aero cars not being able to overtake like the GB3 cars, but still what a track!

[@karinelees]

Brands Hatch. Fabulous original circuit which still keeps man and machine in touch with nature (wooded sections, no massive run-off areas - keeps you on your toes :-) )

[@grandicellichannel]

Both tracks are peculiar in their own. Both have a great history on their shoulders, and are technically challenging. One has every kind of corners you can dream of. But, sorry dutch guys, even if Zandvoort - I am talking of the last one before and after the F1 adaptations - is in a class on his own, - but I cannot forget what it was before they "amputated" the fast flow. I am for the preservation of the original layouts and idea of a track. And Brands Hatch has remained the same since the creation of the Wood section in it's early days. Plus, as a fanatic of the Golden Age of Endurance, I cannot consider the glorious BOAC 500 / 6 Hours for my decision. So for me the vote goes to the latter. Preservation, heritage, and a fast and unique flow of uphills and downhills sections and corners and little straights never flat, interrupted only by the Druids hairpin, and for last but surely not for importance, what is without doubt the most challenging downhill corner in motorsport (alongside the Corkscrew or maybe even more).

[@Rob2]

Zandvoort, because it is in my country and it has seen the return of F1. At first I was sceptical if this would be possible, and having seen two races it still is obvious that it is not very suitable (especially the pit lane), but they have been able to pull it off. (of course only due to the advent of one single driver)

[@Circuitsofthepast]

Bedankt. Het zou ook mijn keus zijn, alleen ik stem niet op m'n eigen wedstrijden. Aan geen enkel circuit heb ik meer mooie herinneringen dan aan Zandvoort. Ik kwam er voor het eerst in 1989, toen het interim-circuit net in gebruik was genomen. Van een bijna failliete boedel zag ik het veranderen in het Grade 1-circuit dat het nu is. Zelf heb ik ook veel op Zandvoort gereden. In de jaren 90 deed ik er tweemaal een racecursus en was een trouwe bezoeker van circuitdagen. In die tijd was er in de zomer ook elke week een avond waarop je er kon rijden met je wegauto. Mooie tijden :)

[@tonedcos]

Tough one, but my bias tells me it's Brands Hatch ;)

[@varalobaone4339]

Brands Hatch because it is a classic and almost original circuit, they layout is challenging and spectacular, if only they could have kept it as the premier British GP circuit!

[@StraightOuttaPaddock]

Zandvoort ofc! feels faster and more crazy

[@Circuitsofthepast]

I think both circuits are more or less as fast. But Zandvoort have more different kind of corners.

[@racingrog4543]

Brands Hatch every time. I’ve been to grand prix at both. Zandvoort 79 withVillenuve going past on three wheels! Did you know at brands hatch in 82 chico Serra rolled his car at Hawthorn. Was never picked up by TV and was sorted before the pack came round.

[@Circuitsofthepast]

Thanks for the story. I didn't know that.

[@drunkenjim]

Deffo Brands for me, Mansell's first win, such an epic track

[@Nebulous-YT]

Brands hatch for me, I just wish that one day it could be hosting F1 and MotoGP once again.

[@kermitthefrog9153]

Zandvoort. Don't know why, I just think it's a cool track.

[@Nordjyden9000]

Zandvoort any time. And the original layout with the fast corners in the dunes.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

I'll go with Brands Hatch, as it's closer to it's original form.

[@Circuitsofthepast]

I understand what you mean, but it's actually not true. Check the maps from 2:46.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

@@Circuitsofthepast I know. I probably should've mentioned it's original Grand Prix form (even though that also is not completely true). But it's been fairly similar since 1960, so...

[@Circuitsofthepast]

Yes, I understand that. As I said...

[@shadow189]

Both great, but Zandvoort wins for me.

[@RAWDernison1]

Zandvoort, because I am biased.

[@motorwest]

Brands Hatch, it's just the best circuit

[@ScorpionPOL]

Zandvoot but before demolition

[@catol-s1787]

My vote goes to: Brands Hatch 👍

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

Brands Hatch for the win!

[@duncanwatson1980]

Brands is more original and not ruined by f1 so it has to win

[@Brxert]

Brands Hatch definitely

[@Circuitsofthepast]

Brands Hats has won. Later today it will battle against Donington Park.

[@marcellobulgarelli379]

Brands Hatch

[@samuelgarrod8327]

Brands Hatch.

[@Circuitsofthepast]

And why?

[@valantheflame0193]

Brands Hatch

[@Circuitsofthepast]

And why?

[@valantheflame0193]

@@Circuitsofthepast Tbh I had never heard of Zandvoort until 21 calender and as an American veteran I spent 4 years in UK and watched races all over the country so nostalgia and bias I suppose.

[@javichaguin1593]

Brands Hatch

[@Circuitsofthepast]

And why?

[@javichaguin1593]

@@Circuitsofthepast Zandvoort is not special for me, i like more the up and down in Brands Hatch