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Zandvoort has only been back on the Formula 1 calendar one year and already it has become a firm favourite.
Its idyllic beachside location and party vibe creates a boisterous atmosphere, the undulating, fast and narrow circuit is a great test of skill and it’s a trailblazer, too, with around 80% of fans making their way to track sustainably – walking, cycling or on public transport.
Top gist:Verstappen returns to Zandvoort as favourite – but Ferrari and Mercedes are …see full story
Even on Wednesday, four days before race day, Zandvoort was buzzing for the arrival of their hero Max Verstappen, who will this weekend compete on home soil as world champion for the first time in his career.
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The beachside bars were packed, with most fans dressed head to toe in orange. Inside the circuit on Thursday media day, you could see fans peering through fences, on tip toes stood on one of the many sand dunes which surround the 4km circuit, and lining the main gate hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
Zandvoort erupted when Verstappen clinched victory here last year, on F1’s return to the historic circuit for the first time in more than 30 years – the party rolling through the night and still ongoing when we headed to the airport early on Monday morning.
There is a good chance similar celebrations will take place given the run of form that Verstappen is on right now. He arrives at Zandvoort after the most dominant Grand Prix win of his career, having followed up his win from 10th in Hungary with a 14th-to-victory at Spa.
Top gist:Verstappen returns to Zandvoort as favourite – but Ferrari and Mercedes are …see full story
Zandvoort has only been back on the Formula 1 calendar one year and already it has become a firm favourite.
Its idyllic beachside location and party vibe creates a boisterous atmosphere, the undulating, fast and narrow circuit is a great test of skill and it’s a trailblazer, too, with around 80% of fans making their way to track sustainably – walking, cycling or on public transport.
Top gist:Verstappen returns to Zandvoort as favourite – but Ferrari and Mercedes are …see full story
Even on Wednesday, four days before race day, Zandvoort was buzzing for the arrival of their hero Max Verstappen, who will this weekend compete on home soil as world champion for the first time in his career.
READ MORE:Max Verstappen is far more ruthless on his team-mates than Lewis Hamilton angrily said by …..see full details
The beachside bars were packed, with most fans dressed head to toe in orange. Inside the circuit on Thursday media day, you could see fans peering through fences, on tip toes stood on one of the many sand dunes which surround the 4km circuit, and lining the main gate hoping to catch a glimpse of their heroes.
Zandvoort erupted when Verstappen clinched victory here last year, on F1’s return to the historic circuit for the first time in more than 30 years – the party rolling through the night and still ongoing when we headed to the airport early on Monday morning.
There is a good chance similar celebrations will take place given the run of form that Verstappen is on right now. He arrives at Zandvoort after the most dominant Grand Prix win of his career, having followed up his win from 10th in Hungary with a 14th-to-victory at Spa.
