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Gold - Ben Pon 1 - Circuit Park Zandvoort Grandstand Guide

Grandstand at Circuit Park Zandvoort

Our verdict

Gold Ben Pon 1 is an open-air numbered grandstand on the main straight at Zandvoort, ideal for fans who want to watch cars firing out of the final banked corner and building speed before the grid, with a big screen and groups of up to ten catered for.

Gold - Ben Pon 1 highlighted on the Circuit Park Zandvoort circuit map
  • Video wall
  • Numbered seat

Gold - Ben Pon 1 highlighted; other sections in grey.

View from the Ben Pon 1 grandstand at Zandvoort, looking down the main straight toward the final banked corner

Positioned at the centre of the main straight, Gold Ben Pon 1 gives you a direct look at Turn 14 exit, the final banked corner of the circuit, as cars rejoin the straight and accelerate hard toward race-winning speeds. The combination of high exit speed and the wide main straight ahead makes this a strong spot for anyone drawn to raw pace rather than low-speed manoeuvring.

The stand also takes in Turn 3, so you get a second viewing point mid-session as drivers commit to that corner on each lap. A big screen is present, keeping you connected to action happening elsewhere on the circuit.

The start and finish straight is visible from your seat, meaning you will see race starts, Safety Car restarts, and the finish itself without leaving the grandstand.

What is the view from Gold - Ben Pon 1 at Circuit Park Zandvoort?

Gold - Ben Pon 1 delivers a front-row seat to two key moments: cars exiting the final banked turn before they hit maximum speed down the main straight, and drivers working through Turn 3. The grandstand sits centrally on the main straight, placing you at the heart of the action as the field approaches and leaves the circuit's quickest section.

This is an uncovered, numbered grandstand, so you will have direct sun exposure for most of the day. A large video screen is available to follow the broader race, and the positioning makes it ideal for fans who want to witness both the drama of the grid and the acceleration zones that define modern motorsport racing.

Who is this grandstand best for?

Gold - Ben Pon 1 suits fans who want to see both the final corner exit and the opening of the main straight. If you enjoy watching drivers at the limit through the banked section and the raw speed they carry onto the straights, this vantage point will deliver. Be prepared for sustained sun exposure and bring sun protection.

Gold - Ben Pon 1 vs other Circuit Park Zandvoort grandstands

How Gold - Ben Pon 1 compares to the other main F1 grandstands at Circuit Park Zandvoort, so you can decide where to sit before you book.

GrandstandNumbered seatBig screenOvertakingSeats togetherBest for
Gold - Ben Pon 1You're viewingYesYesNoUp to 10Final corner exit and grid views
Arena 3YesYesNoUp to 10Budget seats in the Arena atmosphere
Bronze - Arena OutYesYesNoUp to 10Budget seats with big-screen views
Bronze - Eastside 1YesYesNoUp to 10Budget seats in the dunes
Bronze - Eastside 4YesYesNoUp to 10Value seats near the Arena corner
Gold - Arena 1YesYesYesUp to 10Overtaking and the Arena atmosphere
Gold - Arena 2YesYesYesUp to 10Atmosphere and the run toward the final corners
Gold - Eastside 3YesYesYesUp to 10Overtaking and a lively atmosphere
Gold - Tarzan in 1YesYesYesUp to 10Overtaking and wheel-to-wheel racing
Hairpin 1+2 PremiumYesYesNoUp to 6No
Silver I - Ben Pon 2YesYesNoUp to 10No
Silver II - Eastside 2AYesYesYesUp to 10Overtaking on a budget
Starter Package - HairpinYesYesNoUp to 10Low-speed corner photography

Frequently asked questions

What corners can I see from Gold - Ben Pon 1?+

You have a view of Turn 14 exit (the final banked corner) and Turn 3. The highlight is watching cars exit the last turn before they accelerate down the main straight.

Is Gold - Ben Pon 1 covered?+

No, this is an uncovered grandstand and is mostly in the sun throughout the day, so sun protection is recommended.

What is the seating like at Gold - Ben Pon 1?+

Gold - Ben Pon 1 offers numbered seats, meaning your seat is assigned and fixed in advance.

Can I see the start/finish straight from Gold - Ben Pon 1?+

Yes. The grandstand is positioned on the main straight, so you have a direct view of the start/finish section and can watch drivers accelerating after the final corner.

Is there a video screen at Gold - Ben Pon 1?+

Yes, the grandstand has a large video screen so you can follow the broader race action and replay key moments.

How it compares at Circuit Park Zandvoort

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Fans who want to add pit lane and podium visibility to their main-straight experience should look at the Hero Package Pit stand, which offers a direct view of the pit lane, grid, and podium as well as Turn 14 exit and Turn 1. Gold Ben Pon 1 does not include those features, but it does seat groups of up to ten, one more than Hero Package Pit allows.

If overtaking is the priority, either of the Tarzan stands (Hero Package Tarzan In or Starter Package Tarzan-In) focus on Turn 1, a recognised overtaking zone, and both also take in the start and finish straight. Gold Ben Pon 1 instead centres on the final corner exit and straight-line speed, so the two suit quite different viewing preferences.

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