System One is again after the summer time break and heads to Zandvoort within the Netherlands for Max Verstappen’s dwelling race, the Dutch Grand Prix.

It’s the first race weekend of a doubleheader, with Monza in Italy to observe subsequent week.

Zandvoort first held a grand prix in 1952 however dropped off the calendar in 1985, earlier than being introduced again in 2021.

Verstappen is the one winner of the Dutch Grand Prix since its return with three victories. Win once more this weekend and he would equal Jim Clark who has probably the most victories at Zandvoort with 4, however McLaren and Mercedes will probably be determined to cease his pursuit of nationwide historical past.

The climate appears typically settled throughout the weekend with highs of twenty-two levels C, and some potential showers on Friday and Saturday.

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To refresh your reminiscence, final outing on the Belgian Grand Prix George Russell was stripped of his victory as a result of his automobile being underweight, with teammate Lewis Hamilton inheriting the win.

Initially of the summer time break Carlos Sainz signed a contract with Williams for 2025 and past, and Purple Bull reaffirmed their dedication to Sergio Pérez, who has struggled in current races.

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In the meantime, Helmut Marko has mentioned that Purple Bull caught by Pérez as a result of the group feels its automobile has turn into too tough for him to drive and {that a} turnaround in type is simply across the nook.

Ferrari reserve driver, Robert Shwartzman, will participate in FP1 for the Stake group in Valtteri Bottas’ place.

The 2024 F1 season has gone from predictable to must-see TV.

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Circuit stats and historical past

Zandvoort is synonymous with sand dunes, because the observe weaves round them on the beachside resort. It is usually identified for its banked corners, with Flip 1 having a gradient of 35%. It is a high-adrenaline circuit with quick straights, technical corners and room for overtaking, so it normally delivers a dramatic race.

Between its energetic years of 1952 and 1985, it was on and off the calendar and had a sequence of damaging incidents together with fatalities that led to quite a few upgrades being

Laps: 72 laps of 4.2km. Complete distance 307km

Lap document: 1:11.097, Hamilton (2021)

Most wins: Jim Clark, with 4 (1963-1965, 1967). Verstappen (2021-2023), Niki Lauda (1974, 1977, 1985), and Jackie Stewart (1968-1969, 1973) are tied on three, and he might match Clark this weekend.

Most poles: Max Verstappen (2021-2023) and René Arnoux (1979-1980, 1982) are tied on three.

What occurred final 12 months?

Verstappen equalled Sebastian Vettel’s document of 9 consecutive F1 wins together with his third at Zandvoort. Regardless of heavy downpours and a purple flag attributable to a crash in Flip One, Verstappen nonetheless completed 3.7 seconds forward of Fernando Alonso in second to bolster Purple Bull’s dominant season.

Who’s going to win?

It is onerous to look previous Verstappen with the help of the Oranje military at his dwelling race and his document of mopping up the final three races right here.

If he wins once more he can storm forward within the championship, however given the upturn in type by McLaren and Mercedes, it could possibly be a good battle on the seafront.

The best way to watch the GP

Watch on ESPNEWS and ESPN+ (U.S. solely) — view the schedule.

Stay broadcast protection within the U.Okay. is on Sky Sports activities F1 and BBC Radio 5 Stay.

For information, evaluation and updates, observe the protection with ESPN’s F1 group Nate Saunders and Laurence Edmondson in Zandvoort and on social media.

Friday
Free apply one: 11:30-12:30 BST
Free apply two: 3-4 p.m. BST

Saturday
Free apply three: 10:30-11:30 a.m. BST
Qualifying: 2-3 p.m. BST

Sunday
Race begins: 2 p.m. BST

How the championships look

No shock that Verstappen continues to be prime of the championship after 14 races, with a lead of 78 factors over Lando Norris. However beneath Norris, the hole is nearer, with Charles Leclerc simply 22 factors behind.

The constructors’ championship continues to get nearer, with McLaren now 42 factors behind Purple Bull.

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