Alpine keeps on F1 upgrade push as top three teams hold back
The higher downforce nature of the Zandvoort circuit has seen teams revert to specifications used earlier in the season, rather than going for further tweaks to their packages.Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes have all opted against introducing any aerodynamic upgrades this weekend, with Alpine – which has been consistent in bringing tweaks to each race […]
Why Russell arrived at the Dutch GP in a Ricciardo shirt
Russell was spotted at Zandvoort wearing a shirt bearing Ricciardo’s Enchante logo.Russell’s choice was widely perceived on social media as a gesture of support for Ricciardo, who is currently looking for a drive for 2023.Ricciardo revealed that he had promised to send a package of his merchandise to Russell’s girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt, and that […]
2022 F1 Dutch Grand Prix session timings and preview
A regular fixture on the F1 calendar from 1960s to 1980s, Zandvoort returned to the F1 calendar last year following an expensive redevelopment plan to bring it up to date with modern standards.Last year’s race was won by Max Verstappen and all eyes will again be on the home hero, who has stretched out a 93-point […]
Dutch F1 fans won’t repeat “embarrassing” behaviour, say organisers
F1 chiefs have been looking at ramping up security and working with promoters to eradicate the sexual harassment, homophobia and racism from some Dutch fans that were on display at the Red Bull Ring in July.However, there have been ongoing incidents, with fans having been spotted burning Lewis Hamilton merchandise in Hungary this year.Ahead of […]
Exclusive: Zandvoort trials ‘fake’ gravel trap solution for F1’s Dutch GP
As Motorsport.com’s exclusive images show, the idea has been incorporated at Turn 12 – the second part of the Hans Ernst chicane.Prompted by problems at last year’s GP of cars running wide across the kerbs there and dragging gravel on to the circuit – which caused red flags in support events – Zandvoort has elected […]
New F1 DRS zone will make Zandvoort banking a “white knuckle” ride
In a bid to try to improve overtaking at this weekend’s race, the FIA is to trial allowing drivers to use DRS through the last corner.This should help extend the DRS zone by around 300 metres and boost the chances of passing taking place into the opening Tarzan Bend.Last year, the FIA only allowed DRS […]
F1 to trial DRS through Zandvoort banking in Dutch GP FP1
In the wake of Max Verstappen’s booming popularity, Formula 1 returned to Zandvoort last year for the first time since 1985.As part of the revamp to accommodate F1, Zandvoort’s final turn – the sweeping Arie Luyendyk Bocht – received an 18-degree banking to increase cornering speeds.Originally Zandvoort’s second DRS zone was planned to start before […]
F1 Dutch GP 2022: Last chance to be at the Orange Army’s big party
As late summer trips go, a motorsport enthusiast will be hard pressed to find a more appealing option than coupling a four or five-day city trip to vibrant Amsterdam with the boisterous F1 Dutch GP at Zandvoort. And packages to get you there are still available through Motorsport Tickets, now with the added benefit of […]
The five factors that will decide Monaco’s F1 fate
The street race around the streets of Monte Carlo had long been viewed as F1’s jewel in the crown, and a weekend when sponsors were wowed and more eye balls were on the sport than any other.But times have changed and, under new owners Liberty Media, big-hitting additions like Zandvoort and Miami have ticked all […]
Bahrain could hold 2022 F1 sprint race on Outer Loop layout
As revealed last weekend, F1 chiefs have indicated to teams that their preferred tracks to hold the sprints are Bahrain, Imola, Montreal, Austria, Zandvoort and Interlagos.Part of the ongoing discussions with teams includes the idea of making the sprints standalone events. This means that while they will count for points, they will not set the […]