Sunday Raceday

Welcome!

Day one of the race weekend. The first race fans are visiting CM.com Circuit Zandvoort for activities including the free practices. Through this live blog, you’ll also get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Dutch Grand Prix today, and we’ll be sharing the most exciting content we’ve come across with you.

Zandvoort by night🌙

After spending the day at the circuit, the streets of Zandvoort are now gradually being filled with Formula 1 fans.

Friday feelings📽🤩

This was Super Friday!

Today's exit, tomorrow's qualification day

Entertainment like no other🕺🏽

Once again this year, it was a spectacular show with music performances and activities in the fan zones and in front of the stands. Today featured performances by artists like La Fuente, Mental Theo, and Snelle. Our fans Definitely know how to throw a party!

SPORTS REPORTER JACK PLOOIJ PREDICTS THE RACE📻

During this race weekend, Radio 538 is live streaming from the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. This morning, sports reporter Jack Plooij was a guest on the radio show. Listen to his prediction for the race.

Hamilton's thoughts after free practice:

“It was great! I woke up this morning and was excited to get in the car. P1 was actually a really good session for us. The car was feeling good from the get-go, thanks to the great work they have done in the factory. We made some changes from P1 to P2. It wasn’t as good, but it’s good data to have.”

”So we have some work to do tonight to see if we can turn it around for tomorrow. We want to get as high up as possible because then it is not so easy to overtake here. It would be great to be in the top three during qualifying. It just depends on the job that we do tonight.”

Burning rubber, Ferrari leaves its mark 🔥

Fans + Racing = 🤍

Zandvoort is ready for FP2

Showteam lights up the track

Together we race

END OF FP1

Take a look in the pitbox of McClaren

Ready for racing 🏁

The Fanzone at its finest

F2 Practice Session

F2 warmed up the track, F1 on the horizon.

Your first look at F2 on track this weekend 👀📸#F2 #DutchGP pic.twitter.com/ApQnZ63AUI

— Formula 2 (@Formula2) August 25, 2023

Zandvoort: are you ready for the orange fever? 🧡

Nico Hülkenberg gets a warm welcome from the fans🙏

Outside the gates of Circuit Zandvoort, the fans are waiting for the arrival of the drivers.

By Max Express to Zandvoort 🚂

Richard Verschoor looks forward to the Dutch GP⤵️

Today he will be in action at 10:05 a.m. during the free practice of the Formula 2.

Good morning!👋

CM.com Circuit Zandvoort is ready for the fans!

WE ARE BACK!🥳

Welcome!

In case you’re not in Zandvoort yourself, you’ll be in pole position here for fun facts about the Dutch Grand Prix  and the best photos & videos! Which of the drivers will ‘park’ on the first row of the grid for a few seconds tomorrow, before the lights go green? But just as importantly, what else is happening today? You will discover and read about it in our liveblog.

Today was different, imagine tomorrow

Tino Martin sets the stage on fire 🔥

Vlog by Jordi Warners

Did you know that you can stay overnight right next to the circuit at the 538 campsite?! This year, 1,920 people are sleeping at the 538 campsite to experience the racing festival from even closer. Radio DJ Jordi Warners takes you along on his day today!

PORSCHE MOBIL 1 SUPERCUP

During the Dutch Grand Prix, it’s not just the Formula 1 race. You’ll also witness the Formula 2 and the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. This adds an extra highlight to the day for racing fans. The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup represents the top class for touring cars, exclusively featuring Porsches. In Zandvoort, 30 Porsches took part in the race, resulting in a fully Dutch podium.

The boys of Williams with a bold statement!🔥

Orange teamwork

Drivers after the qualifying

Another pole position for Max Verstappen! “We took quite a lot of risk, I had to go in to change tires. We underestimated it a bit perhaps, with the wind and how quickly the track dried up, we didn’t have that experience here. At the end, the last lap was satisfying and the result fortunately good. The pressure is great and then when you succeed again, it’s very nice.”

Lando Norris will be alongside Max on the front row tomorrow, “We’ve been strong in qualifying more than once this season, but it’s slowed down lately. This is another great starting point to be able to fight for the podium. I have no illusions of making it difficult for Max, but will be looking back more.”

George Russell will start from spot three on the starting grid tomorrow. “It’s still a bit frustrating to see Max at the front again, but I’m at peace with third place. We don’t have the speed to threaten Max’s position. Not tomorrow either. He’s in his own league.”

Ranking qualification

Your view from the famous Arie Luyendijkbocht

Our weather man for today

Meet the team of Williams Racing

The rain didn't stop our fans from smiling

Helmet on, Focus on, Lights out. Go!

The fans are ready for Qualifying Saturday🧡

You better bring your rain boots next time! 😉

Q&A in the Fanzone

Every day drivers come to the Fanzone for, among other things, a Q&A in front of thousands of fans! This morning, Max Verstappen was there on stage. He looked up briefly as the two-time winner in Zandvoort took shelter from the raindrops.

“We hope for a positive Saturday, but Sunday is the most important day. Hopefully we will end up in the middle of the podium again.”

Who will master the rain?🏎️

And there was rain 😉

After sunny days in the two previous editions, we ‘finally’ have rain on Qualifying Saturday of the Dutch Grand Prix (smiley added). Caution for the drivers, especially at the banked corners, even if the track is a little slower than yesterday in dry conditions. To illustrate: Lando Norris recorded 1:11.330 as the best time on friday, just now in his best round of the day – though on full-wet tyres – was 1:23:677…

Rolling into Qualifying Saturday

Q&A with Ferrari and fans

A Mexican get together

Feyenoord striker Santiago Giménez swaps shirts with Checo Perez.

Verstappen is not worried

Despite the weather forecast, Verstappen does not expect any problems today. “In turn three you always drive a high line anyway and the last turn you go full throttle. Then you’re not bothered by the weather. The rain falls on the inside of the track. Maybe then there is some water at the bottom, in the banking. Then you just have to drive a little higher.“

Pierre Gasly's excited to be back:

”It feels great to be back in the car after the summer break and back at this amazing track with its unique atmosphere. It’s been fun to put in lots of strong laps and get back in the swing of driving.”

Track inspection

During the Dutch Grand Prix, speeds above 300 km/h are reached. The track is therefore regularly under a microscope. The track has to be in order. That is why FIA Formula One Race Director Niels Wittich conducts an extensive Track Inspection at least once and then the FIA checks the 4.3-kilometer track with 14 corners daily for imperfections.

What is being watched for? Where possible bottlenecks lie in bad weather, for example. That no water remains in places where it really endangers the drivers. And so there is more ticking off on Niels’ list during the inspection. Nico Hulkenberg had the honor of inflicting the first damage to the track in P1 yesterday. He drove his car into the crash barrier. Only after that was replaced did Wittich release the track again.

Our marshals are ready

Meet Liam Lawson

Get to know more about the 21 years old New Zealander who will replace Daniel Ricciardo, who broke his arm in FP2.

Calm before the storm🌦

Today, sun and clouds take turns, with the sun struggling in the morning. Rain moves across Zandvoort, with a slight chance of thunder. From the afternoon, the chance of rain decreases and the sun comes out. It will be an exciting Qualifying Saturday!!

It's Sunday Raceday!

The day you knew that would come! Are you ready? We are! As well to keep you updated on this day in this liveblog about everything else happening at the Dutch Grand Prix! Fasten your seat belts, here we go!

This is us!🧡

See you next year!👋

Orange after party🥳

What a performance of Alpine💯

New record!🥵

Between the first and last podium for Fernando Alonso is a whopping:

20 years, 5 months and 4 days!

This breaks Michael Schumacher’s record.

Lewis is proud of his team🫶

72 LAPS: 306.587 KM

On the overflowing stands of CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, there were 105,000 fans. The rain led to a chaotic race, resulting in the first-ever red flag during a Dutch Grand Prix. Once again, the fans witnessed a masterclass by Max Verstappen.

And that's 11!

With his victory, Max Verstappen wins for the 11th time this season. There have been 13 Grand Prixs so far. Max also matches Sebastian Vettel’s record of consecutive wins (9) that dates from 2013. Verstappen has now won 46 Grand Prixs in his career. In the Driver Standing, he stands at 339 points.

The results of Sunday Raceday!🔥

Our fans🧡

Even during the rain interruptions, the fans maintained an ecstatic atmosphere. This enthusiasm was later transferred to the Fanzone, where La Fuente, who also launched the official Dutch Grand Prix anthem “Lights Out” today, provided a fitting conclusion to the orange festivities.

“Unique for the Netherlands and unique for Formula 1,” said Sporting Director Jan Lammers. “Our fans aren’t deterred by a rain shower or interruptions; they continue to make it a fantastic party.”

POV: Pitbox Ferrari🌧️

The stats of the start

What a opening show🥰

Musical chairs in Formula 1

Although Formula 1 fascinates mainly because of its high speeds, there is another moment during the race after the start when people breathlessly watch a stationary car. At the pit stop. The game, which revolves around fractions of seconds, requires careful preparation. At Aston Martin, they have an eye for every detail. For example, mechanics sit on seats in a certain order, minimizing the risk of collisions and accidents when they run out for a pit stop. The musical chairs but different…

Absolute scenes before the start of the race

Todays starting grid

45 minutes to go...

Having fun during the drivers parade

Change of official rule

2 hours left till the start of the Dutch GP

Learn more about the Circuit where the drivers will race later today.

Much has changed at the circuit since the first Formula Grand Prix in 1952. What has remained is its unique location, atmosphere, charm and challenge for the drivers, all of whom praise the 4.259-kilometer track, the second shortest circuit on the calendar after Monaco. There are 14 corners in total, of which Hugenholtz (turn 3) and Arie Luyendyk (14) are banking corners.

Among the dunes, fans are set!

Almost there! 3 more hours to go!

Have a look at the possible race strategies

Soon👀

Checo tries dutch

Our home. Our race. 🏁

First fans arriving

The Dutch way 🚲

Bicycle, bicycle! I want to… The fact that many visitors come to the Dutch Grand Prix by bike is something they find quite startling and certainly amazing outside the Netherlands. And of course it is; we Dutch-almost-born-on-bikes are not even used to that. We too are still enjoying the epic street scene in Zandvoort.

Yesterday between 40,000 and 45,000 fans came to the circuit by bike! Today will be no different. Did you know the that last year 97% of visitors used sustainable transport like train, bus and bicycle? For this year, the bar is set at 98%!

The helmet of Max

The story behind the ‘special’ Zandvoort Helmet of Max Verstappen.

Liam Lawson makes debut

Today’s Dutch Grand Prix features one debutant in Formula 1: Liam Lawson. The 21-year-old New Zealander is the replacement at Alpha Tauri for Daniel Ricciardo, who broke his left hand in a crash during practice. In qualifying, Lawson did not get beyond last place.

Lawson had a close connection to the Netherlands before this week, as a 16-year-old he drove for a year in Formula 4 under the wings of Frits van Amersfoort. “I’ve been dreaming about driving in Formula since I was three years old. But it’s all new to me, so I still have a lot to learn.”

Will Buxton about raceday

Marshals in action

The team of marshals at the Dutch Grand Prix is a well-oiled machine, driven by Race Operations. Main task: ensuring the safety of the drivers. When something happens, such as a crash, everyone knows their job and according to the protocol the actions follow each other smoothly.

With 214, Track Officials are far outnumbered, but the 67 Technical Scrutineers are also well represented. They are the note takers who see to it that the teams comply with the technical regulations and these officials record their movements. In all, there are about 500 marshals on the ropes, all well trained and experienced. Take a bow for them.

Good morning, it's raceday!

Welcome at the pre raceweek feed!

From Instagram to Tiktok, from 538 clips to F1.com news. Especially for all our fans, we are launching the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix RACEMODE. A news overview with great content for those who really don’t want to miss anything!

𝟐 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒!

This is your exclusive point of view when strolling through the paddock…

𝟑. 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒. ⏳

REDBULL RACING ENJOYING THE ZANDVOORT SUN ☀️

F1 TEAM'S ARE READY FOR THE DUTCHGP!!

It's raceweek

DUELLING IN THE DUNES ⚔️

F1 arrives in Zandvoort

A special view from Zandvoort HQ! Watch the highlights from Saturday 19 August when F1 arrived at CM.com Circuit Zandvoort.

7 days until Super Friday..

@f1dutchgp Our marshals are ready for duty 🫡 #DutchGP #F1 #Formula1 #SuperFriday ♬ origineel geluid – F1 Dutch GP

Final touches before the #DutchGP 2023

Nameplates are back up on the CM.com Circuit Zandvoort garages and we’re building, a fresh repaint, placing the last seats and the building of the F1 Paddock.

Summerbreak vibes!

Surfing, sightseeing and more: Just some of the pastimes enjoyed by F1 drivers ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix

 

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Max Verstappen reveals his #DutchGP helmet!

Max Verstappen: “My upcoming home race of course calls for a special Dutch Grand Prix helmet design. See you in Zandvoort!”

Entertainment like no other on Raceday!

Get ready for an impressive Pre Race Show with DJ La Fuente on Sunday Raceday. Rieu and his entire orchestra also musically accompany the Drivers’ Parade earlier in the day. After the race, the party continues in the Fanzone and there will be performances by Emma Heesters, Flemming, the DGP Band and DJ La Fuente.

One big party at Qualifying Saturday!

The line-up for Qualifying Saturday is just announced. Besides a full packed racing program we have a stacked program with the best Dutch artist. Check the full line-up now! 👇🏼

SUPER FRIYAY!

Super Friday is going to be a big party for young and old people! Check the full entertainment line-up now.. 👇🏼

We’re back in 2 WEEKS!

Groeten uit Zandvoort 👋

Coming soon to Zandvoort...

The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix is just around the corner. With exactly one month left until the race, we are setting the stage for an unforgettable racing spectacle at CM.com Circuit Zandvoort! Stay tuned for more…

Dutch GP launches new website, app & visual identity

The new digital Dutch GP environment is ready for tomorrow’s fan experience. For fans and followers, both in the Netherlands and abroad, the new app and online platform offers an enhanced digital live experience. Presented in the updated house style that is even more in line with the new Formula 1 era, and that also fully embraces the orange and festival vibe of the DutchGP.

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Pre race show

Before the start of the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023 on Sunday 27 August, André Rieu and DJ La Fuente will perform together in the Pre Race show. During the show, Rieu will play the Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, in an impressive and emotional rendition with his Johann Strauss Orchestra and all his world-famous soloists.

LEES MEER

The countdown is on!

Just 50 days to go until the world’s best drivers will once again head to Zandvoort for the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023.

Date Dutch GP 2024 announced

Formula 1 has revealed the racing calendar for 2024 today. The Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix in 2024 will be staged on Sunday 25 August. This means the Grand Prix will again fall on the penultimate weekend of the summer holidays in the region.

Click this link for more information on ticket sales for the 2024 and 2025 races!

Latest #F1 news

• 11 juli: Nyck de Vries has been immediately replaced at AlphaTauri by Daniel Ricciardo for the rest of the Formula 1 season.

 

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• 9 juli: Max Verstappen wins #BrisithGP and secures sixth race in a row. Behind him, Brits Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton took P2 and P3 in their home race.

• 7 juli: Hollywood in the paddock at the #BritishGP! Brad Pitt is bringing an eleventh team (APXGP) to Formula 1 this weekend for filming of a new Hollywood film.