Reigning Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen has been appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau on the eve of the Dutch Grand Prix.
In addition, I want to thank my fans worldwide and in particular the Orange Army. I am looking forward immensely to my home race this coming weekend, the Dutch Grand Prix.” Verstappen said of the accolade: “It is a great honour to receive this appointment. “I also want to thank Red Bull and my personal sponsors. “With this you are a great inspiration to many. Candidates, who have rendered outstanding service to society, are nominated via the mayor of the municipality where they live.
Max Verstappen enters his home race not only as reigning champion and championship leader, but also a member of the Order of Orange-Nassau – as the Red Bull ...
Amazing atmosphere, there will be a lot of orange around, so again, looking forward to the weekend. Here you run a lot of downforce on the car as well, completely different track layout, less straight-line speed as well. [last year’s Dutch Grand Prix](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/video.race-highlights-2021-dutch-grand-prix.1710078396912835878.html) with a sea of orange fans urging him on, and the driver seems to be easing his way to a second title after a dominant show last Sunday at Spa-Francorchamps. [READ MORE: Max Verstappen pays tribute to father Jos with special Dutch Grand Prix helmet design](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.max-verstappen-pays-tribute-to-father-jos-with-special-dutch-grand-prix.2nijJOFN80Oa4byDGnVqMr.html) He spoke about the crowd at Zandvoort, and his new award, ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. “Yeah, really interesting and I’m sure if we nail our car set-up it’s going to be quick; it’s just going to be a bit of a question mark as to how quick it will be compared to the others.”
Max Verstappen's home race weekend got off to a flying start on Thursday, with F1's reigning world champion being awarded by the Netherlands the Order of ...
Their encouragements time after time are overwhelming and it is incredible to see so many Dutch people involved in the sport. "I also want to thank Red Bull and my personal sponsors. "It is a great honour to receive this appointment," he said.
Max Verstappen was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau today. Verstappen, appointed for his extraordinary achievements in Formula 1, ...
Verstappen heads into his second home race this weekend, following on from last weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, as F1 touches down at Zandvoort for the Dutch ...
“What I said before, I think Spa is maybe one of the best strengths for the car. It’s an amazing track with a Formula 1 car, especially the qualy lap. [It’s an] amazing atmosphere and [there] will be a lot of orange around.” “Here [at Zandvoort], you run a lot of downforce on the car, it’s a completely different track layout, less straight-line speed in general. I think all season long we’ve been quite quick on the straights. You see the people in front of you, they are having a bit of a party going on.
MAX VERSTAPPEN has been tipped to continue his winning run with victory at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Horner explained: “Obviously there’s going to be a huge expectation on Max, as he returns there as the world champion with the number one on the car. “There’s no additional activities for Max compared to a standard Grand Prix weekend. The McLaren star was then asked whether he had any chance to lift it on Sunday.
On the eve of his home race weekend at Zandvoort the reigning Drivers' World Champion, and champion-elect for 2022, was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange ...
It’s very personal for me as it’s really special to be able to drive with this design. Verstappen said: “It is a great honour to receive this appointment. I am looking forward immensely to my home race this coming weekend, the Dutch Grand Prix.” You can see it coming through in my helmet and both have my dad’s original logo on the back. “With this, you are a great inspiration to many. With this, you put the Netherlands on the map.”
Max Verstappen is heavily favored entering his home grand prix. Orange-clad fans are expected to cover the stands at the Dutch Grand Prix.
He’ll win in front of his home fans this week and at this point should be the favorite for every race in the remainder of the season. Verstappen is the best driver, has the best car and races for a team that doesn’t make mistakes. And now the concerns that hovered over the team for much of the first half have returned and a second half that once held promise looks anything but. It might not be as thrilling as a close title fight, but the race for second is better than nothing. Ferrari has been disappointing, but overall the team has still made massive progress from where it was a year ago. But clearly, this new car has been a disaster by Mercedes standards and the team still can’t get a grasp on it – even when it thinks gains have been made. Mercedes was disappointing in qualifying in Belgium and Hamilton didn’t make it out of the first lap. Bianchi: The passion exhibited by Dutch fans is a good thing (as long as no lines are crossed, which hasn’t always been the case) and it’s what turns races that may not otherwise be all that anticipated into something much more significant. There may not be much drama surrounding F1’s championship, but Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic’s motorsports reporters, discussed what is worth watching the rest of the season. Now, F1 moves a bit northwest to Verstappen’s native country and even more of the crowd will be there to cheer on Verstappen. There are multiple banked turns, especially in the early part of the lap, and sweeping elevation changes reminiscent of sand dunes. Circuit Zandvoort on the North Sea coast has hosted every version of the Dutch Grand Prix, dating back to 1952.
Max Verstappen came from 14th on the grid to take the chequered flag at the Belgian Grand Prix last weekend, and Red Bull are expected to dominate again in ...
[George Russell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-russell) did finish fifth, while Ferrari were marred by another day of strategic blunders. [but his race ended on the first lap after he collided with Fernando Alonso](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/lewis-hamilton-alonso-belgian-gp-27852336). He took to Hamilton did start fourth on the grid due to drivers ahead of him being sanctioned for excess power unit changes, And he's widely expected to set the pace again at Circuit Zandvoort, having won his home race for the first time in 2021. It extended the Dutchman's lead in the F1 standings to a huge 93 points, with Perez second.
Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen has spoken about Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Verstappen is arguably the best F1 driver in the world after ...
Ten Hag will be aiming to become a champion – like Verstappen – on the biggest stage at United after doing a wonderful job at Ajax. Max Verstappen says it was a painful night after PSV were knocked out by Rangers in the Champions League qualifier and thinks Erik ten Hag can handle the pressure at In a recent interview, Verstappen was asked to comment on Ten Hag as a fellow Dutchman and he thinks the former Ajax manager will succeed at Old Trafford.
Max Verstappen has been honoured with a special award by the Dutch Minister for Sport for his exemplary performance in F1.
He posted his achievement on his Twitter account and was thankful for the honour. And in the end, you are the first Dutchman to drive to the Formula 1 world title. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko had spotted the fire in the young Dutchman when he was competing in the feeder series and placed his bet on him.
Max Verstappen has been appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau by Minister for Sport Conny Helder, reports Verstappen.com.
I am really looking forward to my home race this weekend in the "In addition, I would also like to thank my fans worldwide but especially the Orange Army. The minister referred to Verstappen's achievement in becoming the first Dutchman ever to win a Formula One world title.
Max Verstappen was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau and had to make a speech. Christian Horner was impressed by his driver and honoured to be ...
According to Horner, the whole of the Netherlands can be proud of him and he hopes to achieve many more great things with his pupil. [Max Verstappen](/en/f1-drivers/max-verstappen) was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau and had to make a speech. While it was an honour for Verstappen, Horner also felt honoured to be present at this moment together with Marko.
Formula One leader Max Verstappen returns home to his Orange Army of fans at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend with another world title approaching ...
“When I was in McLaren, or in Toro Rosso or in Renault, when there was a big mistake on strategy no one would come and point it out and criticize you as much as they do in Ferrari,” he said. The victory is bigger, the mistake is bigger.” “But on the other hand, when there’s been two or three, let’s say call them bad calls with hindsight, there’s been massive criticism.” When you say something to others, it’s a little bit more serious.” And then when you say something – and I’m sorry to repeat this – against a British driver, there is a huge media involvement,” Alonso said. “This guy only knows how to drive and start in first.” If you say something to a Latin driver, everything is a little bit more fun. “It was something really special, also for the whole family, a really nice moment,” Verstappen said Thursday. It was getting kind of smelly in the car,” Haas driver Mick Schumacher said. “When you drive out as well they are cheering for you, and I’m just going to try and enjoy it.” I apologize,” Alonso said. Hamilton hasn’t even won a race and is 138 points behind Verstappen in sixth spot.
Max Verstappen was appointed an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau on Thursday. The first Formula 1 world champion with Dutch citizenship, Verstappen was ...
This year, Verstappen is unrivaled at the top of the World Cup standings, and is heading for his second straight world title. [made his Formula 1 debut in 2015](https://nltimes.nl/2015/03/30/dutch-teen-youngest-earn-points-f1). The 24-year-old Dutch man passed his British rival on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP, taking the lead and securing the title in his favor. And in the end you are the first Dutchman to drive to the Formula 1 world title. Max Verstappen was appointed an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau on Thursday. According to Minister Helder, Verstappen is "a great inspiration for many," she said at the ceremony.
Verstappen's army likes letting off flares, though, and thick orange smoke billowing across tracks has been a concern.
“When I was in McLaren, or in Toro Rosso or in Renault, when there was a big mistake on strategy no one would come and point it out and criticize you as much as they do in Ferrari,” he said. The victory is bigger, the mistake is bigger.” “But on the other hand, when there’s been two or three, let’s say call them bad calls with hindsight, there’s been massive criticism.” When you say something to others, it’s a little bit more serious.” And then when you say something – and I’m sorry to repeat this – against a British driver, there is a huge media involvement,” Alonso said. “This guy only knows how to drive and start in first.” If you say something to a Latin driver, everything is a little bit more fun. “It was something really special, also for the whole family, a really nice moment,” Verstappen said Thursday. Hamilton hasn’t even won a race and is 138 points behind Verstappen in the sixth spot. It was getting kind of smelly in the car,” Haas driver Mick Schumacher said. “When you drive out as well they are cheering for you, and I’m just going to try and enjoy it.” I apologize,” Alonso said.
On Sunday, at the Belgian Grand Prix, Verstappen fought from 14th on the grid to take a stunning ninth victory in 14 races this season and continue his ...
Again, it starts to look very difficult [in terms of still being in the championship fight], but I will try my best." Some 67.7 per cent of Express Sport voters backed Verstappen to smash that record this season. On Sunday, at the Belgian Grand Prix, Verstappen fought from 14th on the grid to take a stunning ninth victory in 14 races this season and continue his domination.
He leads Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez by 93 points and Ferrari's increasingly dispirited Charles Leclerc by 98. Hamilton hasn't even won a race and is 138 ...
“When I was in McLaren, or in Toro Rosso or in Renault, when there was a big mistake on strategy no one would come and point it out and criticize you as much as they do in Ferrari,” he said. “But on the other hand, when there’s been two or three, let’s say call them bad calls with hindsight, there’s been massive criticism.” The victory is bigger, the mistake is bigger.” If you say something to a Latin driver, everything is a little bit more fun. When you say something to others, it’s a little bit more serious." “This guy only knows how to drive and start in first.” And then when you say something – and I’m sorry to repeat this – against a British driver, there is a huge media involvement,” Alonso said. “It was something really special, also for the whole family, a really nice moment," Verstappen said Thursday. Hamilton hasn't even won a race and is 138 points behind Verstappen in sixth spot. It was getting kind of smelly in the car,” Haas driver Mick Schumacher said. "When you drive out as well they are cheering for you, and I’m just going to try and enjoy it.” I apologize," Alonso said.
Max Verstappen can beat Sebastian Vettel's 9-year-old F1 streak from 2013, where the German won nine races in a row with Red Bull.
Even if all the luck comes to Ferrari, it’s hard to see Verstappen losing this title. With over eight more races in 2022, Verstappen can beat Sebastian Vettel’s one of the most illustrious records. The German duo holds this record, but Vettel only needs five more wins out of eight to beat that, and as per his form, it’s pretty achievable. And over 93 points lead his own teammate Sergio Perez. It would be something extraordinary. In 2013, when Vettel was with Red Bull and dominated the whole grid, he won nine races in a row.
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"It’s gonna be interesting. "Even when you are in the box, to be honest. [An] amazing atmosphere and [there] will be a lot of orange around.”
LEWIS HAMILTON has struggled to match the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari this season.
Hamilton praised Red Bull technical director Adrian Newey ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming it was “no surprise” the team were doing well with him at the helm. “But they’ve proved me and everyone wrong and they’ve done a great job. [Lewis Hamilton](/latest/lewis-hamilton) has claimed comments he made about Red Bull 10 years ago were not meant in a “negative way”.
The Dutch driver had headed out on track to begin the first practice session at his home race, when he brought out the Virtual Safety Car after just 10 minutes.
“I don’t think so,” he said. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sky Sports: “We lost drive whilst he [Max] took a shift from fourth to fifth. Verstappen was accelerating away out of the first corner when he appeared to suffer a catastrophic technical problem and he ground to a halt at the Hungenholtz corner.
The Dutchman who leads the championship by 93 points was told by his Red Bull team to stop his car and get out just ten minutes into the first session at ...
The incident at Turn 12 has been noted by the stewards. Verstappen returned to the garage to speak to Red Bull staff after the mechanical fault Max Verstappen brought out the red flag after his Red Bull stopped with a gearbox issue
Lewis Hamilton says he has been more impressed by Red Bull's car designer Adrian Newey than by Max Verstappen's driving this season, admitting the ...
When to watch Dutch GP on Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12684572/dutch-grand-prix-when-to-watch-practice-qualifying-and-the-race-on-sky-sports) "A few years ago I said something about them being a drinks company and it was really just highlighting that you would bet on a car manufacturer more than them. Hamilton said back in 2011, after Red Bull's first F1 title, that the team were "just a drinks company" battling against McLaren, his then team, and Ferrari. I didn't mean it in a negative way," the seven-time champion explained. 'He's a legend'](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24184/12686906/fernando-alonso-apologises-for-lewis-hamilton-idiot-rant-and-insists-f1-rival-is-a-legend) [What makes Max Verstappen so good?](https://www.skysports.com/formula-1/story-telling/31381/12685411/what-makes-max-verstappen-so-good) [Max's homecoming! "I think the team, it is a great team.
Verstappen stopped out on track just 10 minutes into FP1 of his home race complaining of a gearbox problem.
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George Russell led a surprise Mercedes one-two in an intriguing first practice for the Dutch GP, as home favourite Max Verstappen's F1 momentum took a ...
'They've proved me wrong'](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12686970/lewis-hamilton-more-impressed-by-red-bull-than-max-verstappen-in-f1-2022-and-says-team-have-proved-him-wrong) [When to watch Dutch GP on Sky Sports](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12684572/dutch-grand-prix-when-to-watch-practice-qualifying-and-the-race-on-sky-sports) 19) Max Verstappen 2) Lewis Hamilton 1) George Russell "Hopefully, we'll be able to get it turned around quickly for the next session." 'He's a legend'](https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24184/12686906/fernando-alonso-apologises-for-lewis-hamilton-idiot-rant-and-insists-f1-rival-is-a-legend) [Hamilton more impressed by Red Bull than Max
Smoke was seen pouring out of the back of Max Verstappen's Red Bull as he pulled up during FP1 at Zandvoort, leaving his mechanics with a repair job to do ...
The sight of the stricken Red Bull pulled over at the side of the track was a worrying one for the home fans, many of whom were stood up in silence. Verstappen jumped quickly onto team radio to inform his engineers that there was "something wrong with the gearbox". Smoke could be seen pouring out of the back of his car, and it wasn't long before the driver confirmed the source.
An expectant Dutch crowd were able to watch just 10 minutes of on-track action from their local hero Max Verstappen in Free Practice 1 for the Dutch Grand ...
Ahead of the session, Red Bull had been forced to break the seal on Verstappen’s gearbox to change the main shaft locking insert – with the mechanics now needing to get the reigning champion’s RB18 in ship shape for the all-important FP2 session on Friday afternoon. Verstappen had clocked the fastest time early doors in the session, and was heading into his seventh lap of the afternoon when he suffered what he felt was a gearbox issue – jumping out of his car and strolling disconsolately back to the pits. An expectant Dutch crowd were able to watch just 10 minutes of on-track action from their local hero Max Verstappen in Free Practice 1 for the Dutch Grand Prix, before the Red Bull driver was forced to stop at Turn 4.
The running at Zandvoort was only 10 minutes old when the world champ stopped with smoke billowing from his Red Bull.
“This was done in accordance with Article 9.1.8 of the 2022 FIA Formula One Technical Regulations. "The forward change gear ratio pairs of the gearbox of car ...
Verstappen took a back-of-the-grid penalty at the Belgium Grand Prix after installing a range of new engine components. He could also win the crown in Japan if Verstappen wins the next four races and Perez finishes second. It read: “A seal was broken on the gearbox of car number 01, driver Max Verstappen, in order to change the main shaft locking insert. The issue comes just hours after the FIA investigated Verstappen’s car because Red Bull made some tweaks to his gearbox. After speaking to Red Bull mechanics, Kravitz confirmed the problem was a transmission issue. [Max Verstappen](/latest/max-verstappen) left his Dutch Grand Prix fans in “stunned silence” after his Red Bull stopped on track in a plume of smoke.
Max Verstappen's Red Bull ground to a halt barely 10 minutes into free practice one with a gearbox issue before Mercedes set the pace at Zandvoort, ...
Yeah, so not only crowd [are shocked] but everybody in the Red Bull because they want a perfect weekend.” A lot of these engineers will know exactly what happened with that gearbox, whether it is part they inspected earlier today or something else, whether they’ve lost some fluid and that could have caused the smoke. The issue immediately ended Verstappen’s session and could even land him with a grid penalty if key parts need to be changed. [Christian Horner ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/christian-horner)had congratulated Verstappen on being appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau, a royal decoration, the Dutch equivalent of the British OBE/MBE honour. [F1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/) pitlane report Ted Kravitz said: “It’s a rather shocked and stunned Red Bull garage. [Max Verstappen](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/max-verstappen) gave his rivals a glimmer of hope after breaking down just 10 minutes into first practice at the Dutch Grand Prix.
In the latest edition of Fuel for Thought, the Dutchman discusses racing at home as a world champion, his take on the age-old pet debate and much more.
Like before I wanted to try to become a world champion, but I never said like I need to do it then and then that year or whatever. I think of course dogs are maybe a little bit more close to you in terms of they really come to you and they really appreciate that you’re around. Sometimes I appreciate watching a series but then sometimes it’s nice to watch a movie so probably different times of the year. I prepared, and of course, I learned a lot more about myself in terms of how you are going to be professional over the years. I always said, ‘We will see.’ That was my approach to a lot of things—we will see—because that takes a lot of the pressure away. Well, I would say the boy likes to be a little bit more on his own. MV: We still have quite a bit of things to do for the team, like to the Paddock Club. Besides that, I also like the strategy meetings with the team because then you know how the race is going to look like but what you are going to do [with] tires and stuff. I think it’s not good to be both like to be either one; you have to find a middle way. You get ready to get out there and collect the points. But it’s good also to be around people so you have to find a balance. I don’t say that you always take the right decision from now onwards, but you always try to at least take the right decisions.
Max Verstappen has been given a national honour in the Netherlands for his exploits in Formula 1 but his home round got off to the worst possible start ...
In addition, I want to thank my fans worldwide and in particular the Orange Army. I am looking forward immensely to my home race this coming weekend, the Dutch Grand Prix." “I also want to thank Red Bull and my personal sponsors. Verstappen added: “It is a great honour to receive this appointment. With this, you put the Netherlands on the map." “With this, you are a great inspiration to many. And in the end, as the first Dutchman ever [to do so], you drove to the Formula 1 world title. We're not quite sure what to call you, whether it’s Sir Max, Lord Max or Super Max, but well done." “Their encouragements time after time are overwhelming and it is incredible to see so many Dutch people involved in the sport. [Red Bull](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/red-bull-racing) team boss [Christian Horner](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/christian-horner) admitted he didn't know what to call [Max Verstappen](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/max-verstappen) after the [F1](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/) world champion was awarded a national honour in his native Netherlands. [who broke down shortly after Horner's message,](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/f1/max-verstappen-dutch-gp-f1-27893217) received the honour from the Netherlands’ Minister for Sport, Conny Helder, and was accompanied by family members and friends. Verstappen, who is on course to retain his F1 crown has been appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau, a royal decoration, the Dutch equivalent of an honour like an MBE or OBE.
Max Verstappen has joined Bruce McLaren on the short list of drivers to win two consecutive Formula 1 races from 10th place or lower on the grid.
He started the 1959 season-ending United States Grand Prix at Sebring International Raceway in 10th place, and he started the 1960 season-opening Grand Prix of Argentina at Autodromo Oscar Alfredo Galvez in 13th. Verstappen’s drive to the front from 14th place also matches seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s worst winning grid position, which is tied for ninth on the all-time list. By lap 12 of Sunday’s 44-lap race around the 19-turn, 4.352-mile (7.004-kilometer) Stavelot, Belgium road course, he had worked his way up to the lead. The only other driver to pull off this feat? So Verstappen has joined McLaren on this exclusive list, and of the two, he is the only one to pull it off in the same season. Verstappen entered the summer break fresh off a Hungarian Grand Prix victory which came after he had started in 10th place at the Hungaroring due to a technical issue in Q3.
MAX VERSTAPPEN enjoys a 98-point lead over Charles Leclerc in the world championship after a dominant display at the Belgian Grand Prix.
We know that we have to finish every race, we don’t need to win every race but we want to as a team. Red Bull now also enjoys a 118-point advantage over Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship. The Ferrari star looked on course to finish P5 before a time penalty issued after the race saw him demoted to sixth.
F1's cost cap means Mercedes and Ferrari have their work cut out to overhaul the best driver sitting in the best car at the start of this new era of ...
But when one team has such a clear advantage at the very dawn of a new age, it is extremely difficult to make ground up on the fly, and F1’s relatively new annual cost cap means neither the Silver Arrows nor the Scuderia can merely spend their way back into contention. - Belgium — 1st - Miami — 1st - Imola — 1st Red Bull, unquestionably, managed the shift to F1’s new ground effect car designs for 2022 better than anybody else. Before the summer break Verstappen won from 10th at the downforce-heavy Hungaroring, a tight and twisty circuit which is the antithesis of Spa.
Another victory for the Dutchman, on a very different track to Spa, could short-circuit the title race.
If Max takes an easy one this weekend they will be ahead for a while, because you have seen the two opposites of tracks.” They know he is on a roll, marching to his second title, and they want to party, but for the Dutchman his performance will be of greatest import in just how emphatically he might wrap up the championship. Intriguingly, Mercedes have once more found their form as the mercurial performance of their car continues to bewilder the team and their drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, alike. Zandvoort is a very different challenge to the long straights of the Ardennes, a short, tight, narrow track that undulates alongside the beach. Piastri had been a reserve driver for Alpine and come up as part of their development programme, but when Fernando Alonso left they said Piastri would be driving for them next season, which he vehemently denied. Meanwhile the wrangling between Alpine and McLaren finally came to a close.
MAX VERSTAPPEN is closing in on his second F1 crown with a commanding 93-point advantage over Sergio Perez.
I think it’s just that winning your first is always going to be the most emotional one.” Verstappen compared his first F1 title to his first victory in the sport back in 2016. “It is very easy for drivers to say something like that, but I believe that for Max it was sincere. Coulthard also thinks Verstappen is “more relaxed and mature” since picking up his first title last year. Verstappen took advantage of a crash between the two Mercedes drivers to secure his first F1 win on the same day as his Red Bull debut. “First you think ‘oh, if I could ever be on a podium, that would be great’. He said his first crown would be “the most emotional one” despite getting close to sealing title number two.
Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari spoiled the party in second practice for a huge crowd of local fans at the Dutch ...
Verstappen, who had missed much of the opening practice following a gearbox failure, was soon on the pace and on top of the times on soft tyres in 1:13.456. Much attention in the paddock was being paid to the ruling of the FIA Contracts Recogntion Board (CRB) hearing on the future of Australian driver Oscar Piastri in favour of McLaren. Esteban Ocon was ninth in the second Alpine and Daniel Ricciardo 10th in the second McLaren. Lando Norris was fourth for McLaren ahead of George Russell in the second Mercedes, who was fastest in the first session, Lance Stroll of Aston Martin and Alpine’s two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. Expecting to celebrate the homecoming of Max Verstappen for the first time since he won the world championship last year, the fans were treated to a Ferrari revival ahead of third-placed Lewis Hamilton in his Mercedes. Charles Leclerc topped the times ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz as Ferrari spoiled the party in second practice for a huge crowd of local fans at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton doesn't think he will have any chance of competing with Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix this weekend, despite the Red Bull star's ...
'We can do better': Max dealt setback as rival shockingly lurks — F1 practice talking points.
Fans pour in like orange lava from station to track, through the marijuana whiff and stroopwafel stalls, for a piece of Max Verstappen.