Designed as a Honda test track in 1962 by Dutchman John “Hans” Hugenholtz, the most iconic feature of the track is its “figure eight” layout, with the 1.2 km long back straight passing over the front section by means of an overpass. It is the only FIA Grade 1 licensed track to have a “figure eight” layout, after the Fiorano Circuit was downgraded to Grade 2 in 2024.