Mercedes and Max: What to Watch as F1 Returns for Dutch GP
An inaugural sprint race and forecast rain could complicate the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, with teams getting only one practice session.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is targeting an elusive win at Zandvoort as the Dutch seaside resort hosts its final Grand Prix this weekend. "This is our final opportunity to change that," Wolff noted regarding the team's record.
- Championship leader Kimi Antonelli enters the weekend with a 50-point lead over Lewis Hamilton. The 19-year-old stormed to six victories in the first half of the season, establishing a commanding position against his rival.
- Dutchman Max Verstappen races at home before the Orange Army while facing persistent rumors about his future in the sport. "I am just focused on trying to get the most from the car," Verstappen said last month.
- Rain is forecast for all three days of the race weekend, potentially complicating matters for McLaren drivers. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have mixed memories of the event, though Norris gained optimism after a recent upgrade in Hungary.
- Zandvoort will vanish from the calendar starting next year after the promoter decided to pull the plug amid uncertainty over Verstappen's future. This final event marks the conclusion of the venue's recent stint hosting Formula 1.
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Mercedes and Max: What to watch as F1 returns for Dutch GP
The Dutch seaside resort of Zandvoort is hosting its last-ever Grand Prix and it promises to be action-packed, with an inaugural sprint race and changeable weather keeping the paddock on its toes. AFP Sport picks out the key things to watch: Is Kimi catchable? After storming to the chequered flag six times in the first half of the season, 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli enjoys a 50-point lead over his nearest rival, seven-time world champion Lewis H…
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