Method 1 resumes after the summer season break, heading for the Netherlands and the Zandvoort observe on the shores of the North Sea. The Dutch Grand Prix is the fifteenth spherical of the season and the 34 editions held so far have all taken place at this historic observe, which returned to the calendar a number of years in the past, having undergone intensive renovation.
Zandvoort is a unusual observe and demanding for the drivers who must sort out its 4.259 kilometres 72 occasions within the race. It’s actually constructed on sand, which is commonly blown onto the observe floor by the coastal winds, thus lowering grip ranges. Amongst its most excellent corners are the 2 banked turns: Hugenholtzbocht (flip 3) and Arie Luyendykbocht (flip 14), with an angle of round 16 levels which suggests they are often taken at very excessive speeds. Then there’s the well-known Tarzanbocht, a good righthand hairpin on the finish of the principle straight, which is likely one of the few actual passing alternatives, due to DRS.
Vehicles run a medium to excessive aerodynamic downforce degree at Zandvoort and correct tyre administration is a crucial issue, because the observe floor is especially demanding. The structure is twisty and the observe itself is slim, so overtaking is a posh operation, due to this fact qualifying properly is significant. There are two DRS zones, one on the principle straight, the place the automobiles run with the wing open all the way in which to the ultimate parabolic nook. The opposite is between turns 10 and 11.
Fred Vasseur: We’re again on observe after the summer season break, which gave the workforce and the drivers an opportunity to recharge, able to face a really busy last a part of the season. Within the Netherlands, we need to keep the constructive momentum constructed up over the previous few races, the place we made progress by way of competitiveness. Charles and Lewis are prepared, and the workforce is absolutely centered, decided to place them in the very best place to get some good outcomes. This weekend, which means beginning proper from qualifying, which is especially essential at Zandvoort, given how tough overtaking may be at this observe.
Ferrari on the Dutch GP
33 GP Contested1952: Debut (A. Ascari 1st; G. Farina 2nd; L. Villoresi third; C. de Tornaco ret.)8 (24.24%) Wins7 (21.21%) Pole positions10 (30.30%) Quickest laps26 (26.26%) Podiums
Three inquiries to Maya Weung, Academy Driver
Zandvoort is probably the most well-known automotive racing observe within the Netherlands. What’s your favorite part and nook and why? Maya Weung: Zandvoort is a really particular observe for me, however I believe it is also distinctive for everybody, with some unmistakeable options. My favorite half is the primary sector, particularly flip 3, the parabolic nook with a number of attainable racing traces. It is necessary to get it proper because it leads you into a piece the place, particularly on a qualifying lap, it is necessary to hold as a lot pace as attainable.
The Zandvoort race kicks off the second a part of the season for the F1 Academy Collection. How did you put together for the ultimate three rounds? MW: We now have ready completely for the second a part of the season. We had a take a look at session truly at Zandvoort and the workforce feels prepared, assured that we will do properly and bounce again from a disappointing weekend in Montreal, the place we failed to select up the factors we have been able to, by means of no fault of our personal.
This weekend you’re competing in certainly one of your house races, in entrance of your followers with a Dutch workforce. How particular is that this race for you and the way is it going with MP Motorsport? MW: Racing at house is at all times particular for each driver. I am fortunate sufficient to really feel at house in Spain in addition to right here, however I race below the Dutch flag, so Zandvoort is a particular race for me. Final 12 months, the environment was wonderful due to the native followers. The grandstands are very near the observe and so you may hear the group cheering, which makes driving right here much more thrilling. On high of that, this 12 months, it can even be a house race for my workforce. We’re working very properly collectively and we’re decided to do our greatest. It has been a really lengthy break for the F1 Academy, so I can not wait to get again within the automotive!
Dutch Grand Prix – Info & Figures
12. The variety of occasions per 12 months alarm techniques are examined in cities all through the Netherlands. This custom dates again to the Second World Conflict, when from 1939 onwards, 3800 sirens have been put in throughout the nation. The checks are carried out on the primary Monday of each month at midday exactly. The Dutch reckon it is the easiest way to seek out out if somebody is native or not, because the siren could be very loud and tends to catch vacationers and expats without warning.
36. The utmost weight in kilos of a wheel of Edam, the Netherlands’ most well-known cheese. Produced from uncooked cow’s milk, it’s first cooled to six°C in particular kinds after which coagulated at 30°C. The curd is then damaged up and pressed in moulds of varied shapes and weights, ranging from half a kilo. Edam accounts for 60% of Dutch cheese manufacturing and is exported all through Europe and America.
40. The variety of homes within the village of Zaanse Schans, one of the picturesque in all the Netherlands. A brief distance from Amsterdam, it’s house to many typical Dutch windmills. In reality, there are extra of those than there are homes, that are open to the general public who can step again in time, because the interiors are nonetheless the way in which they have been initially of the final century.
100. The styles of tulip that may be seen at Keukenhof, the largest flower backyard on the earth, in addition to one of the photographed sights within the Netherlands. Seven million bulbs are planted by hand throughout an space of 32 hectares. Along with 4.5 million tulips, there are additionally massive numbers of daffodils, hyacinths and grape hyacinths. Keukenhof can be house to 2,500 timber of 87 completely different species, a lake, canals and water fountains, together with a windmill and several other sculptures making it one of many greatest sights within the nation.
503. The variety of Olympic medals received by athletes from the Netherlands, which hosted the Video games in Amsterdam in 1928. The nation heads the medal desk in two sports activities: pace skating, with 48 gold medals, 44 silver and 41 bronze and discipline hockey, with eight gold, six silver and 6 bronze. Dutch athletes have additionally accomplished properly in biking (26, 25, 17), swimming (23, 21, 21) and rowing (11, 17, 15).
