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Max Verstappen has nightmare start to Dutch GP as smoke pours out of Red Bull.
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 quickly on Friday
12:17, 2 Sep 2022
By Daniel MoxonF1 Writer
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 quickly on Friday. Max Verstappen suffered an early blow to his Dutch Grand Prix chances after suffering a gearbox problem in the first free practice session of the weekend.
The Red Bull star managed just one hot lap before coming to a stop in the middle of the circuit. Smoke could be seen pouring out of the back of his car, and it wasn't long before the driver confirmed the source. Verstappen jumped quickly onto team radio to inform his engineers that there was "something wrong with the gearbox".
A virtual safety car was introduced, before that was quickly upgraded and the session red flagged. Verstappen was the left to trudge back to the paddock while his car was recovered. 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.
‘Home fans stood up in silence’;
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formu...ctice-27892727
(FP1) First Practice Results – 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Netherlands
02/09/2022, 12:34
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy
Results (Classification):
1. George Russell Mercedes -1:12.455
2. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.240
3. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +0.390
4. Lando Norris McLaren +0.474
5. Daniel Ricciardo McLaren +0.622
6. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari +0.672
7. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +0.961
8. Fernando Alonso Alpine +1.178
9. Esteban Ocon Alpine +1.508
10. Alexander Albon Williams Racing +1.608
‘Dutch Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the first practice ahead of the 2022 F1 World Championship race at Zandvoort’;
https://formulaspy.com/f1/fp1-first-...and-prix-79954
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from first practice for the Dutch Grand Prix
02 September 2022
Formula 1.
Becky Hart [Special Contributor]
‘AS IT HAPPENED’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...Z43wU8azg.html
Mercedes Lead First Free Practice At The Dutch GP
September 2, 2022
By Joe Briley
George Russell led teammate Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. in the first free practice session of the weekend at the FIA Formula 1 World Championship Dutch GP. Russell finished 0.240s ahead of Hamilton with a time of 1:12.455, while Sainz was a further 0.150s behind the British leader.
It was an impressive session for Mercedes, with Russell and Hamilton running a 1-2 finish. However, it wasn’t without controversy. Seven time FIA Formula 1 World Champion Hamilton was seen to impede a number of cars around the circuit with him reporting issues of a loss of radio throughout his practice runs.
Max Verstappen set the pace early on the hard tyre but his session was cut short just ten minutes in after an issue with his gearbox that forced him to stop on track and bring out the red flag.
‘Mercedes Lead First Free Practice’;
https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...-the-dutch-gp/
Several drivers summoned for impeding after Dutch GP FP1
02/09/2022, 13:50
Author RacingNews365 Staff
Several drivers have been summoned by the Formula 1 stewards for alleged impeding during FP1 for the Dutch Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Sebastian Vettel, and Lando Norris were all summoned for "Alleged breach of Article 37.5 of the FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations."
This section of the sporting regulations states: "Any driver taking part in any practice session who, in the opinion of the stewards, stops unnecessarily on the circuit or unnecessarily impedes another driver shall be subject to the penalties referred to in Article 37.4"
‘Called up to see the stewards post-FP1’;
https://racingnews365.com/several-dr...r-dutch-gp-fp1
Verstappen set to escape gearbox grid penalty at Dutch GP
02/09/2022, 13:38
Author Rory Mitchell
Max Verstappen has escaped a gearbox penalty following his stoppage in Dutch GP FP1. Max Verstappen will not receive a Formula 1 gearbox penalty following his stoppage in Dutch Grand Prix FP1. The Dutchman reported an issue between fourth and fifth gear before his car stopped out on track with a transmission issue, after just completing seven laps in front of the home crowd.
Prior to the session Red Bull changed the main shaft locking insert without incurring a penalty, however, Verstappen will also escape any further grid penalties following a change made at Spa Francorchamps last weekend.
Red Bull increased the pool of gearboxes when they took the Power Unit penalties for the Belgian Grand Prix. This means they didn't have to break a gearbox seal, and crucially means Verstappen escapes taking a grid drop this weekend.
‘Max escapes gearbox grid penalty at Dutch GP’;
https://racingnews365.com/verstappen...x-grid-penalty
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FP2: Leclerc leads the way as Ferrari take charge in Zandvoort.
It was a Ferrari 1-2 in the second practice session at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc narrowly pipping team mate Carlos Sainz to set the fastest time, with rivals Red Bull having a disjointed day.
02 September 2022
Formula 1.
On a bright and sunny afternoon in Zandvoort, the drivers filed out on track for their first run of the second session, the majority on medium tyres, with Sainz leading the way early on with a time of 1m 13.412s to head Leclerc by 0.025s.
And after 15 minutes of running the drivers made their way back into the pit lane – leaving a silent track - to fit on a pair of brand-new set of soft tyres in preparation for the customary Friday afternoon qualifying simulations.
And after 15 minutes of running the drivers made their way back into the pit lane – leaving a silent track - to fit on a pair of brand-new set of soft tyres in preparation for the customary Friday afternoon qualifying simulations.
‘FP2: Ferrari 1-2’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...me2ijOIE3.html
(FP2) Second Practice Results – 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Netherlands
by Emer Hedderman
02/09/2022, 16:27
FormulaSpy
Results (Classification):
1. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari -1:12.345
2. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +0.004
3. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.072
4. Lando Norris McLaren +0.103
5. George Russell Mercedes +0.310
6. Lance Stroll Aston Martin +0.401
7. Fernando Alonso Alpine +0.503
8. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.697
9. Esteban Ocon Alpine +0.960
10. Daniel Ricciardo McLaren +1.017
‘Dutch Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the second practice ahead of the 2022 F1 World Championship race at Zandvoort’;
https://formulaspy.com/f1/fp2-second...and-prix-79967
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from second practice for the Dutch Grand Prix
02 September 2022
Formula 1.
Becky Hart [Special Contributor]
‘LIVE COVERAGE’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...BhBNCwMDz.html
Dutch GP: Leclerc leads tight top three as Red Bull struggle in Practice 2
02 September 2022
Ben Issatt
Charles Leclerc was quickest as less than a tenth covered the top three drivers in Practice 2 at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Ferrari man posted a 1m12.345s during the soft tyre runs, pipping teammate Carlos Sainz by just 0.004s with Lewis Hamilton only 0.072s behind in third.
Red Bull's difficult day continued with Max Verstappen only eighth quickest as he returned to the track following his gearbox problems in Practice 1. More worryingly, the home hero was still half a second faster than Sergio Perez in P12 in the other RB18.
‘Leclerc leads tight top three’;
https://www.insideracing.com/formula...-in-practice-2
F1 ruling clears way for Piastri to drive for McLaren in '23.
02/09/2022, 16:04
Technical upgrades: Dutch GP FOX Sports
Oscar Piastri will join McLaren on a multiyear deal in 2023 after Formula One's contracts board ruled in his favor and against Alpine on Friday. Alpine was in dispute with Piastri — the team's reserve driver — after he said he didn’t want promotion to the Alpine seat vacated by Fernando Alonso for next year.
Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer wanted to retain the 21-year-old Australian driver. The matter went before F1's Contract Recognition Board this week and the four-person tribunal ruled that McLaren had an existing contract in place.
“The only contract to be recognized by the board is the contract between McLaren Racing Limited and Mr Piastri dated 4 July 2022," governing body FIA said in a statement. "Mr Piastri is entitled to drive for McLaren Racing Limited for the 2023 and 2024 seasons.”
‘Formula One's contracts board ruling’;
https://www.foxsports.com/articles/f...-mclaren-in-23
Piastri thanks Alpine for support after confirming departure to McLaren
2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted on 2nd September 2022, 15:55
Written by Keith Collantine
Oscar Piastri has thanked Alpine team members for their support after his move to McLaren for next season was confirmed. The dispute between Alpine and McLaren over Piastri’s services was resolved today by the FIA’s Contract Recognition Board. Piastri, who has been an Alpine junior driver since 2020, will make his F1 debut for McLaren.
“I am super-excited to be joining the grid and with such a prestigious team like McLaren,” said Piastri on social media after the CRB’s decision was announced. “I have no doubt it’s a great place to start my career. It’s been a long road up until this point.”
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl said they never had any doubt the CRB would rule in their favour having hired Piastri to replace Daniel Ricciardo alongside Lando Norris. “In terms of the Contract Recognition Board, to be honest for us, that was never a case,” he told Sky. “Therefore, I guess it’s better you ask the other party involved why they thought they had a case and therefore this is not really any surprise for us.
‘Piastri thanks Alpine for support’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/09/02/...re-to-mclaren/
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‘We can do better than this’ says Verstappen after rocky start to home weekend at Zandvoort.
“We have the whole night to look at things and of course FP3 as well. I will try of course to be more competitive.”
02 September 2022
Formula 1.
Max Verstappen faced a tough start to his home weekend as gearbox issues cut short his first practice session, before Ferrari topped the timesheets in FP2, which left the reigning champion asking for much more from the Red Bull RB18.
“Yeah, just missing out in FP1 on the soft tyre, I think on that hard tyre [in FP2] we couldn’t really tell the balance because we had such little grip in the tyre and then you are a session behind. We went into FP2 and the balance wasn’t great, but in an hour’s session you can’t really change the car a lot, so we tried to deal with what we had, and that wasn’t great today so we’ll have the night to deal with things. For sure we can do better than this.”
Asked if he was surprised by the lap time gap to Ferrari, he replied: “To be honest, while driving it I was not really surprised when I saw the lap time difference, so there is a lot of things we can improve on.
‘Whole night to look at things’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...ldFUnvNR9.html
Sergio Pérez: 'We certainly need to improve for qualifying'
02 Sep 2022
Formula 1.
Red Bull's Sergio Pérez admits he couldn't get a "proper read on his soft tyre" after finishing P7 and P12 in Friday's two practice sessions at the 2022 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
‘Need To Improve’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...869012308.html
Marko explains cause of weak Red Bull Friday at Zandvoort
02/09/2022, 20:02
Author Jake Nichol
Co-author Dieter Rencken
Red Bull endured a difficult day at Zandvoort on Friday, but Helmut Marko has shed light on the team's troubles. "We drastically overestimated the value of the Hard tyres," Marko explained to media including RacingNews365.com. We felt good on those tyres, when we thought we would have not grip on those tyres."
However, Marko admits this lulled Red Bull into a sense of false security, with the team struggling for balance and pace. "At the moment, we have don't have a good balance, no grip, and the tyres overheated way too quickly.”
"[Sergio] Perez had all those problems in first practice, but we thought it was just his Friday form. Often it is not very impressive. The hard tyre probably won't even be used during the race - that's why we drove on it right at the start of FP1 - because we wanted to get rid of it. We were at the front on those tyres, so we thought we were in a good position."
‘Red Bull lulled into a sense of false security’;
https://racingnews365.com/red-bull-e...y-at-zandvoort
Max Verstappen expects Saturday gains after disrupted Dutch GP practice
02 September 2022
Ben Issatt
Formula 1
Max Verstappen does expect gains on Saturday after a tricky Practice at the Dutch Grand Prix. The reigning world champion was only eighth fastest at Zandvoort on Friday afternoon, after losing out on most of the first session due to a gearbox problem.
But while it is clear Red Bull's rivals are more competitive, Verstappen wasn't too concerned about his situation. "Just missing out on FP1 on the soft tyre," he said on what the biggest problem was on Friday.
Verstappen and Red Bull definitely have work to do though, with almost seven-tenths between himself and the leading Ferraris. "To be honest while driving, I was not really surprised when I saw the lap time difference," Max said on the deficit. “There are a lot of things we can improve on. We will try to, of course, be more competitive."
‘Saturday Gains Expected’;
https://www.insideracing.com/formula...ch-gp-practice
Not all car: ‘Max Verstappen makes the difference’ at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has won nine races this season.
2 September 2022
by James Clifford
Dutch racing driver, Tom Coronel, sees a negative side to the current stranglehold his compatriot, Max Verstappen, has over Formula 1. The reigning champion has eased to victory from 10th or lower in both of the last two races in Hungary and Belgium, so the lack of competition is slightly concerning for Coronel.
“This is not good for Formula 1!” he told the RacingNews365.com podcast. Verstappen’s father and former F1 driver, Jos, naturally disagreed with the 50-year-old when they discussed it.
“If you then look at the difference with Perez, it is not the car and not the team: it is Max Verstappen who makes the difference. Jos said he is not interested, because winning the race is all that matters, that’s right!”
‘Not all car’;
https://formula1news.co.uk/not-all-c...e-at-red-bull/
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‘It’s great to be back feeling competitive’ say Ferrari drivers after topping FP2.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz emerged quietly confident from Friday practice at Zandvoort after they scored a one-two finish in FP2 – but both sought a step forward for Saturday's qualifying session.
02 September 2022
Formula 1.
Sainz said: “It’s great to be back feeling competitive, being there at the top of the times all weekend. Also the car gave me great confidence. I’m optimistic going into the rest of the weekend, but also feeling cautious because I know everyone can suddenly find two-tenths and beat you.
“It’s great to be back at such a challenging track, demanding as it is. I enjoyed... driving out there, even better when you look at the times we did out there. It felt like we were back to being competitive after such a difficult weekend in Spa, but also very surprised with how quick everyone is – McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull – we are all within three tenths of a second, but I’m sure it will make everything very tight for tomorrow, and exciting,” he added.
Leclerc offered similar remarks after a successful Friday as he kept one eye on Ferrari’s competition – with Red Bull still to show their full hand – as he remarked that the Scuderia still need to iron out some understeer for Saturday.
‘Great To Be Back’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...iQRsUHBLL.html
Ferrari predicting ‘very tight’ tussle for Dutch Grand Prix pole position
Friday 2nd September 2022 8:45 PM
Jon Wilde
Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are both predicting a close Dutch Grand Prix qualifying session – with potentially a four-team fight for pole position.
“It’s great to be back at such a challenging track, demanding as it is,” said the Spaniard (Carlos Sainz )during his post-FP2 interview. “I enjoyed it a lot – even better when you look at the times we were doing across the whole day. “It felt like we were back at being competitive, a bit like we expected after such a difficult weekend at Spa [last time out].
Leclerc, whose Drivers’ title hopes look to have gone as he now trails Verstappen by 98 points, said: “We are all extremely close. It’s still a surprise to see everybody so close and it will be a tricky day tomorrow. “We are looking forward to doing another step forward. I wasn’t very much at ease with the car balance today, so hopefully we can work in the right direction and do another step tomorrow.”
‘Very Tight Tussle Predicted For Pole’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/ferrar...p-pole-tussle/
Leclerc: We were all very close apart from Max and Checo
2 September, 2022
Paul Velasco
In July, Ferrari spoilt the party at Red Bull’s home race in Austria, with Charles Leclerc winning on their turf, this weekend they seem intent on also spoiling Max Verstappen’s homecoming.
Leclerc reported at the end of day one in Holland: “We picked up the pace a little in FP2, but we were not quite there with the car balance on my side. There’s some work ahead of us and I’m confident we can make a step forward by tomorrow.”
In the other car, Sainz was the form Ferrari driver at Spa-Francorchamps and was satisfied at the end of day one at Zandy: “Overall it was a good Friday here in Zandvoort. It was great to be back at such a demanding and challenging track for drivers and cars, so I enjoyed it a lot.”
‘Intent on also spoiling Max Verstappen’s homecoming’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/09...h-gp-parctice/
Dutch GP: Charles LecLerc And Ferrari Gatecrash Max Verstappen's Orange Army
• Updated: September 03, 2022 09:40 AM IST
• Agence France-Presse
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.
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.
Red Bull's runaway leader of this year's title race was down in eighth after a troubled day that saw him pull up with a gearbox failure in opening practice topped by the two Mercedes.
‘Gatecrashing Max Verstappen's Orange Army’;
https://sports.ndtv.com/formula-1/du...e-army-3311837
Charles Leclerc: “We have work to do and I am confident that we can take another step forward”
September 2, 2022
By Jamie Partis-Nelson
Despite topping today’s second practice session, Scuderia Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc, has stated that the team still has work to do if they are to contend for the race victory this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Speaking after today’s action out on track, Leclerc demanded that his team take the necessary steps forward over night to protect their advantage over Oracle Red Bull Racing in the early stages of the weekend. “Compared to the first session, in the second we gained a bit of performance but in terms of balance we are not yet where I would like. We have work to do and I am confident that we can take another step forward for tomorrow.”
“Today we were all very close except Max and Checo but I think they had a day that was not without problems. It will be an interesting qualification. “
‘Leclerc demanded his team to take the necessary steps forward over night to protect advantage’;
https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...ward%ef%bf%bc/
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Toto Wolff now ‘understands’ Mercedes’ pace fluctuations race by race.
The Mercedes CEO and team principal remained coy about exactly what he now knows about Mercedes’ circuit-specific performance, but is pleased to be back in the fight this weekend.
Friday 2nd September 2022 10:30 PM
Henry Valantine
Toto Wolff has said he and the team understand why Mercedes’ competitiveness changes from weekend to weekend, and that their Belgian Grand Prix issues were an “outlier” in the context of the season so far.
Mercedes’ qualifying pace at Spa was one of their largest deficits of the season compared to Red Bull and Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton lapping 1.8 seconds slower than Max Verstappen’s fastest effort, with George Russell having been on pole in the previous round in Budapest in July.
The team looked closer to the pace once again around the high-downforce layout at Zandvoort, which Wolff says plays into the strengths of the W13, with a totally different setup required compared to Spa.
‘Mercedes’ pace fluctuations now understood’;
https://www.planetf1.com/news/toto-w...-mercedes-w13/
Wolff cryptic on gains that place Mercedes "where the music plays"
Friday 2 September 2022 21:00
Sam Hall
Toto Wolff has suggested that invisible gains have pushed Mercedes back into the mix at Zandvoort. Asked what the best way forward is for Mercedes given its sensitive working window, team principal Wolff told Sky Sports F1: "I think it's more a question of things you don't see on the car than what you see.
"It's obvious we have a narrow sidepod concept and some other things, the rear floor is sticking out much more than on other cars.”
"And certainly that will play a role but much more important is how we have developed the car to run low on the floor where we can't run it and what does it do to our suspension kinematic and this is why at the moment, it is just a bit of trial and error."
‘Wolff cryptic "where the music plays"!’;
https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/90...ch-grand-prix/
Mark Hughes: Mercedes in Dutch GP lead fight as Red Bull stumbles
19:17 Fri, 02 Sep 2022.
The Race
By Mark Hughes
With Zandvoort representing a more conventional Formula 1 track after the outlier of Spa, we seem to be back to a more conventional 2022 competitive order, now that the cars are carrying a more normal wing level. That said, the Ferrari 1-2 in FP2 flattered it, given Max Verstappen’s loss of much of FP1 to a gearbox problem and how that impacted his run programme in FP2.
But when he was out at the same time Verstappen looked at least as quick, with a notable advantage in the twists of the middle sector. Mercedes also looked in a much more potent form than at Spa, with Lewis Hamilton lapping within half-a-tenth of the Ferraris and the W13 showing good long-run pace too.
Verstappen’s FP1 stoppage meant Red Bull was initially relying only on Sergio Perez’s runs on the hard tyre and the team adjusted the car around that – only to find when it switched to the mediums and softs that it made the hard tyre seem more uncompetitive than it actually was.
‘Mercedes lead fight at Dutch GP’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/mark-...bull-stumbles/
Mercedes’ Andrew Shovlin: “The car has been a lot easier to balance here than in Spa”
September 2, 2022
By Jamie Partis-Nelson
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team kicked off their Dutch Grand Prix weekend in impressive fashion as George Russell was able to top the timesheet in first practice, while Lewis Hamilton was able to finish both sessions inside the top three.
Shovlin touched on how both drivers had not yet found the perfect balance of the W13, and with considerable work on the car and setup expected overnight, the team could challenge Scuderia Ferrari and Oracle Red Bull Racing in qualifying tomorrow.
“The car has been a lot easier to balance here than in Spa and we look to be in a better place in terms of pace; we’re still missing a bit on single lap and long run but the gaps are a lot better than last week. The sessions were a bit messy with a few red flags but we managed to tick off our test items and have a decent idea where we are going with the car spec for tomorrow.”
‘Easier To Balance’;
https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...-spa%ef%bf%bc/
Mercedes buoyed by race pace, wary of one-lap issues
19:13 Fri, 02 Sep 2022.
by Phillip Horton
Motorsport Week
Mercedes says it is confident that it has strong race pace at Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix but is wary it risks being masked by its qualifying speed.
Mercedes displayed an upturn in performance at Zandvoort compared to last weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton 1-2 in first practice.
Hamilton dropped behind the Ferrari drivers in FP2 but his best time was within a tenth of Charles Leclerc’s pace-setting lap, while Russell was a competitive fifth.
‘Mercedes buoyed by race pace’;
https://www.motorsportweek.com/2022/...ne-lap-issues/
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Dutch GP: Charles Leclerc leads as Red Bull make gains in Practice 3.
Charles Leclerc set the pace in a very tight final practice at the Dutch Grand Prix.
03 September 2022
Ben Issatt
Charles Leclerc set the pace in a very tight final practice at the Dutch Grand Prix. The story early on was the resurgence of Max Verstappen, who, after a difficult Friday blighted by a gearbox problem, jumped half a second clear of the field after the first runs.
But when the second set of soft tyres went on for the final flying laps, it was Carlos Sainz and then Leclerc who went fastest with a 1m11.632s. George Russell would split the two Ferrari's in second for Mercedes, just 0.066s slower than the Monegasque.
Verstappen also improved on his earlier best but could only manage third, albeit after a small mistake on his first flying lap. After the chequered flag, there was a close call between Sainz and Perez as the Mexican was caught out by the fast-approaching Spaniard.
‘FP3: Charles Leclerc leads’;
https://www.insideracing.com/formula...-in-practice-3
(FP3) Third Practice Results – 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
03/09/2022, 12:16
Zandvoort, Netherlands
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy
Results (Classification):
1. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari – 1:11.632
2. George Russell Mercedes +0.066
3. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing +0.161
4. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +0.339
5. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.524
6. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +0.544
7. Fernando Alonso Alpine +0.695
8. Sebastian Vettel Aston Martin +0.859
9. Mick Schumacher Haas +0.926
10. Lando Norris McLaren +0.959
‘Dutch Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the final practice ahead of the 2022 F1 World Championship race at Zandvoort’;
https://formulaspy.com/f1/fp3-third-...and-prix-79981
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from final practice for the Dutch Grand Prix
03 September 2022
Formula 1.
Becky Hart [Special Contributor]
‘AS IT HAPPENED’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...kRFqslkXE.html
What took place in F1’s final Dutch GP practice at Zandvoort
03/09/2022, 12:14
By Valentin Khorounzhiy
The Race
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc led the way in third practice of the Dutch Grand Prix weekend at Zandvoort, heading George Russell and Max Verstappen.
Key moments:
> Leclerc 0.066s ahead of Russell
> Verstappen shrugs off difficult Friday
> Step back for McLaren, step forward for Haas
F1 points leader Verstappen had missed most of Friday’s opening session and ended the day eighth-fastest, but made a very strong impression on his first run of FP3, first comfortably eclipsing his best time from Friday and then going one better with a 1m12.196s that stood as the best time of the weekend so far.
‘What took place in F1’s final Dutch GP practice’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/what-...-at-zandvoort/
‘So cringe’: Ultra-awkward moment between British journalists at 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
The driver market has sent everyone for a spin this summer.
3 September 2022
by James Clifford
After the contract recognition board (CRB)’s confirmation that Piastri’s contract with McLaren is valid, Croft threw down to Kravitz for him to explain what was happening. However, with little track action for the viewers to enjoy while he was talking, the latter decided to hold off until after the break.
“You can go to your break,” Kravitz told Croft. “Alright, you’re producing the show are you, Ted?” joked the commentator. “The only car on track is a Williams, and I can go on and on if you want, but I understood we were going to a break, and all I can see is a lot of cars in the garage,” explained Kravitz.
“And I do want to talk about Alpine and Oscar Piastri, and all of this, but it won’t in the interest of our viewers – our viewers want to see cars on track…” While Kravitz was rambling, Croft was repeating his name to get his attention, and he eventually told him, “Just go for it now, just tell us about Alpine, go for it.”
‘You’re producing the show are you, Ted’;
https://formula1news.co.uk/so-cringe...ch-grand-prix/
FP3 Highlights: 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
03 Sep 2022
Formula 1.
Watch highlights from final practice at Zandvoort ahead of the 2022 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
‘FP3 Highlights’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/v...596606766.html
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Dutch GP: Verstappen pips Leclerc to pole by 0.021s.
Verstappen ended up with pole after reversing Leclerc's advantage from the opening Q1 runs, with the session marred by fans throwing flares onto the Zandvoort track, causing Q2 to be briefly suspended.
Sep 3, 2022, 3:18 PM
By: Alex Kalinauckas
Max Verstappen beat Charles Leclerc in qualifying for Formula 1's 2022 Dutch Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez spinning off late in Q3 and denying the Mercedes cars a final shot. Leclerc led Verstappen by 0.059s after the first Q3 runs, with the 2022 frontrunners converging on pace after Red Bull's tricky start to the weekend.
The Ferrari driver set the quickest times in the first and last sectors on his final lap, but being unable to replicate his best time in the middle part of the track cost him dear. This was because Verstappen roared to a purple sector and ended up with a best time of 1m10.342s, 0.021s quicker than his rival.
Carlos Sainz slotted into third just before Perez spun at the end of his final lap – the Mexican driver dipping his left-side wheels into the gravel at the exit of the penultimate corner and spearing around to the inside of the banked final turn.
‘Verstappen pips Leclerc to pole by 0.021s’;
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/d...021s/10362807/
Qualifying Results – 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Netherlands
03/09/2022, 14:29
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy
Q3
1. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing -1:10.342
2. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari +0.021
3. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +0.092
4. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +0.306
5. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +0.735
6. George Russell Mercedes +0.805
7. Lando Norris McLaren +0.832
8. Mick Schumacher Haas +1.100
9. Yuki Tsunoda AlphaTauri +2.214
10. Lance Stroll Aston Martin NC
‘Dutch Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from qualifying for this weekend’s 2022 F1 World Championship race at Zandvoort’;
https://formulaspy.com/f1/qualifying...and-prix-79987
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix
03 September 2022
Formula 1.
Becky Hart [Special Contributor]
‘AS IT HAPPENED’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...pnqknHiTp.html
Verstappen narrowly beats Leclerc to claim pole position at home again
2022 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying
Posted on
3rd September 2022, 15:273rd September 2022, 15:31
Written by Will Wood
Max Verstappen snatched pole position for his home grand prix by beating Charles Leclerc by just 0.021s in a tight qualifying session at Zandvoort. What appeared to be a tiny mistake at turn nine on his final Q3 lap cost Leclerc a tenth of a second, which allowed Verstappen to pip him for pole by just two-hundredths of a second. Carlos Sainz Jnr will start from third on the grid, with Lewis Hamilton, Sergio Perez and George Russell behind.
The local hero did not need an invitation and squeaked ahead of Leclerc by just 0.021s to snatch pole position to the delight of his legion of fans in the grandstands. There was still time for Perez and the Mercedes pair to improve, however a mistake from Perez at turn 13 saw the Red Bull spinning across the track and bringing out the yellow flags, which ruined the final flying laps of the Mercedes behind and guaranteed Verstappen took a second consecutive home pole position.
Leclerc was frustrated to settle for second place after being told he lost a tenth of a second with his mistake in the middle sector. Sainz secure third on the grid, ahead of Hamilton’s Mercedes, with Perez and Russell ending up in fifth and sixth after Perez’s late error.
‘Verstappen narrowly beats Leclerc’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/09/03/...at-home-again/
Dutch GP: Max Verstappen sends home fans wild by sealing pole
Published: 3 Sep 2022, 15:35
By George Dagless
Max Verstappen will start his home Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday afternoon as he took pole at Zandvoort by two-hundredths of a second.
The Dutchman’s home weekend did not get off to the start he would have wanted with a gearbox issue stopping his FP1 before it really got going, and the lack of running meant he and his team were still working on set-up come FP2 yesterday, with them still off of the pace.
However, by FP3 earlier today, Max was inside the top three and looking far more competitive and, indeed, when it mattered most of all, in qualifying, he delivered once again to send the home support into an orange sea of rapture.
‘Orange Sea Of Rapture’;
https://www.givemesport.com/88055642...y-sealing-pole
Verstappen praises Red Bull recovery after "difficult" Friday
03/09/2022, 15:30
Author Luke Murphy
Max Verstappen heaped praise on the Red Bull team after recovering from a turbulent practice session to secure Pole Position for the Dutch GP. Verstappen: 'Car enjoyable to drive again'. Speaking after qualifying, Verstappen was delighted with Red Bull's overnight work to bring him back to the front of the field.
"Unbelievable, especially after Friday where we had a difficult day," Verstappen told media. "I think we worked really well overnight with the whole team to turn it around, and today we had a quick race car.”
"It was very close, and a qualifying lap around here is insane. We changed a lot, because yesterday was a little bit rushed in FP2 do to get the car together, but today it was enjoyable to drive again."
‘We worked really well overnight with the whole team to turn it around’;
https://racingnews365.com/verstappen...fficult-friday
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STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the possible race strategies for the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix?
What’s the quickest strategy? A week ago there were only a few cars that were willing to start on the soft compound tyre due to how difficult it was to make last at Spa-Francorchamps, but it’s clearly going to be the preferred starting tyre today in Zandvoort.
04 September 2022
Special contributor: Chris Medland
The second visit to Zandvoort since it returned to the calendar has seen good weather and a close battle between the top three teams so far, so let’s take a look at the different strategic options available to the field for the Dutch Grand Prix.
How about a different option for the top 10? Only Mick Schumacher can match that strategy of the remaining top ten runners, with both Haas and Williams also holding back two sets of mediums for the race. So a different option that is more likely for the likes of Lando Norris, Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll is to also attempt at two-stopper but using another set of soft tyres.
What are the options for the bottom half of the field? The pit lane speed limit is set at 60kph at Zandvoort, so while it is a short pit lane that takes an inside line at Turn 1, the time loss is relatively high.
So the one-stop strategy is attractive if a driver can make it work, but it is likely to mean needing to use the hard compound tyre.
Wait, but what’s the weather doing? While the weather was good on Friday, it was a warm day on Saturday with the air temperature reaching over 27C during qualifying. That meant the tyres were easier to switch on but is what also highlights thermal degradation as a limiting factor.
‘Different Strategic Options’;
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...EwMAdR3dC.html
Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying Press Conference Transcript
Full transcript from the FIA hosted top three press conferences after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, Round 15 of the 2022 Formula 1 World Championship at Circuit Zandvoort.
3 September, 2022
FIA
Q: Max, for the second time in a row, pole position. That must be feeling great on your own soil.
Max Verstappen: Unbelievable, especially after yesterday as well. We had a difficult day but I think we worked really well overnight with the whole team to turn it around and today we had a quick race car again, but it was very close and a lap around here, a qualifying lap, is insane.
Q: Charles, that was close!
Charles Leclerc: Yeah, very, very close. I mean, Max did a great lap in the end. Our car was getting better and better through qualifying. At the beginning I was pretty scared, because Max was much, much quicker than us on used tyres. But then in Q3, the car came a bit more together and I managed to do that lap, which was close enough for P2. But tomorrow is the race and we’ll give it all.
Q: Carlos, were you happy with that lap?
Carlos Sainz: Yeah, it was a clean lap with no mistakes, just missing that last half a tenth to a tenth to beat Charles and Max. It was on the limit out there, every little metre of track that you could use and that you could push was counting. It wasn’t an easy quali from Q1 to Q2 to Q3, but I think in the end we did a decent job.
‘Qualifying Press Conference Transcript’;
https://www.grandprix247.com/2022/09...cript-f1-2022/
2022 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying day in pictures
F1 Pictures
Posted on
3rd September 2022, 15:49
Written by Keith Collantine
‘Pictures from qualifying day for the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort’;
https://www.racefans.net/2022/09/03/...y-in-pictures/
Dutch GP: FIA Team Principals Press Conference
03/09/2022
NEWS STORY
Part One: Franz Tost, Jost Capito and Otmar Szafnauer.
Otmar, perhaps we could start with you please. First up, please can we get your reaction to yesterday's news from the Contract Recognition Board?
Otmar Szafnauer: Well, we want to thank the Contract Recognition Board first and foremost for convening and listening to both sides of the argument. They did a thorough and competent job and the process works.
Jost, we'll come to you now. And while we're talking about Oscar Piastri, did you talk to him about a seat in 2023?
Jost Capito: We talked to a couple of drivers for '23, so we had a couple of options. And of course, Oscar could have been an option. But that was an early stage of the season, just to check out what kind of options are available for '23.
Franz, we'll come to you now, and while we're talking drivers, in Canada, you told us that Pierre Gasly would definitely be an AlphaTauri driver in 2023. Is that still the case?
Franz Tost: Yes, he has a contract with Scuderia AlphaTauri.
Would you release him to another team?
FT: This decision from Red Bull.
So, as things stand, it's Gasly and Tsunoda for you in 2023?
FT: At this moment, yes.
‘FIA Team Principals Press Conference’;
https://www.pitpass.com/73517/Dutch-...ess-Conference
Formula One Qualifying Analysis: Three Teams Will Vy For Glory At The 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
20:57 Sat, 03 Sep 2022.
Contributor: Rob Reed
Forbes
Saturday’s prelude (qualifying) to the 2022 Dutch Grand Prix drew significant contrast from the prior weekend at Spa in Belgium. As you’ll recall, Verstappen was a full 1.8 seconds clear of Mercedes in qualifying. To put that in American sporting terms, it’s like a football game that ends at 50 to 3—a complete blowout. And that’s just the nature of Red Bull’s straight line speed. Fortunately, the Circuit Zandvoort in Holland is a stark contrast, where drivers rarely even see eighth gear. Instead, it’s characterized by banked turns and a series of technical corners, such that driver skill really comes into play when cars are properly setup with enough downforce. Tire degradation also appears to be an issue, which plays to Mercedes’ strengths.
What we witnessed throughout the practice sessions and qualifying was that the top three teams—Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes—each had good pace and would be separated by mere hundreds over the course of this short F1 lap. The Ferrari showed it was the superior car in terms of how it handled Zandvoort, especially tricky turn three with its awkward braking zone, steep banking at the apex and on the edge of track limits and then an aggressive curb to avoid on the exit. On this basis, Leclerc should have secured pole position, but a mistake in sector two cost him and Verstappen edged him by mere hundredths on what was also an imperfect lap.
The big disappointment for the Mercedes team and fans alike was Checo’s spin and yellow flag in Q3, which negated the final laps of pretty everyone save for Red Bull and Ferrari. Nevertheless, this leaves each of the three competitive teams starting first through sixth. With Ferrari two and three, it could set them up for a game of chess with Red Bull, especially if Leclerc gets a good start and manages to overtake Verstappen on the first lap. If Ferrari drop the ball, which has been the trend, then the door opens for Hamilton and possibly even Russell to come through with podiums.
‘Three Teams Will Vy For Glory’;
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robreed...ch-grand-prix/
Mark Hughes: How Verstappen climbed out of big Dutch GP hole
18:19 Sat, 03 Sep
By Mark Hughes
The Race
In the previous couple of races Max Verstappen was nowhere on the grid but clearly favourite for the race on account of a big inherent speed advantage. But at his home track of Zandvoort, only a supreme effort on his final run edged him clear of Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari, which didn’t make the ideal lap.
This time, although Verstappen starts from pole, he doesn’t have a significant underlying pace advantage over Ferrari and only a small one over Mercedes. In what looks set to be a two-stop race, things could get very tight and Red Bull may be relying even more than usual on its driver to make the crucial difference.
Anything less than a Verstappen victory would obviously be a big disappointment for the excited but good-natured orange crowd here and the pole will only have heightened those expectations. But that pole was at least as much down to a small Charles Leclerc error into Turn 10 as it was the RB18’s pace and any Verstappen victory looks set to be far harder-fought than that he enjoyed here last year – or in the previous two races of this season.
‘How Verstappen climbed out of big Dutch GP hole’;
https://the-race.com/formula-1/mark-...dutch-gp-hole/
Ted's Qualifying Notebook | Dutch Grand Prix
17:33 Sat, 03 Sep 2022.
Sky Sports
‘Sky F1's Ted Kravitz looks back at all the stories from qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix’;
https://www.skysports.com/watch/vide...quali-notebook
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Max Verstappen wins breathless Dutch GP as Lewis Hamilton suffers late nightmare.
Verstappen was the home favourite with two Ferraris behind him on the grid, though Hamilton and George Russell turned out to be his main opponents as Mercedes had a brilliant day at Zandvoort.
• 15:40, 4 Sep 2022
By Daniel MoxonF1 Writer
Lewis Hamilton came close to spoiling the Max Verstappen party at the Dutch Grand Prix – but was unable to prevent the Red Bull star from overtaking in the final few laps. A breathless race saw Mercedes live up to the hype they have received this weekend. Ferrari were unable to challenge the home favourite, but both Hamilton and George Russell were flying on hard tyres and putting race leader Verstappen under intense pressure during the middle stages.
But everything was changed by a virtual safety car, followed by the real thing. Hamilton took the lead of the race as Verstappen pitted for soft tyres, but Russell also came in under the main safety car and so the seven-time world champion lost his buffer, and was duly overtaken by the Dutchman.
He then tumbled down the order with Russell and Charles Leclerc overtook him, meaning he did not even manage a spot on the podium. Hamilton was furious over team radio, bombarding his race engineer with a series of X-rated messages.
‘Max Verstappen wins breathless Dutch GP’;
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formu...ssell-27904614
Race Results – 2022 Dutch Grand Prix
Zandvoort, Netherlands
04/09/2022, 15:46
by Emer Hedderman
FormulaSpy
Results (Classification):
1. Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing – 72 laps
2. George Russell Mercedes +4.071
3. Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari +10.929
4. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes +13.016
5. Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing +18.168
6. Fernando Alonso Alpine +18.754
7. Lando Norris McLaren +19.306
8. Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari +20.916
9. Esteban Ocon Alpine +21.117
10. Lance Stroll Aston Martin +22.459
‘Dutch Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from today’s 2022 F1 World Championship race at Zandvoort’;
https://formulaspy.com/f1/race-resul...and-prix-80002
Max Verstappen wins home Dutch Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton fumes at Mercedes
04/09/2022, 15:46
Philip Duncan
The Independent
Max Verstappen won the Dutch Grand Prix after a furious Lewis Hamilton’s charge for a breath-taking victory was derailed by a Mercedes strategy error.
Hamilton was second when Valtteri Bottas broke down in his Alfa Romeo with 15 laps remaining in Zandvoort.
Hamilton was furious with his team after being left on old tyres and the seven-time champion finished fourth after leading the race with 12 laps remaining.
‘Max Verstappen wins home Dutch Grand Prix’;
https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/dut...-b2159516.html
Lewis Hamilton slams Mercedes in expletive-ridden radio message after Dutch GP ruined
LEWIS HAMILTON launched an astonishing attack on his Mercedes team.
15:36, Sun, Sep 4, 2022 |
By Joe Krishnan
Lewis Hamilton ripped into his Mercedes team with an astonishing expletive-ridden rant after losing the lead to Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Mercedes star was left distraught after the team decided to pit George Russell during the safety car, leaving Hamilton exposed on the restart on Lap 61.
‘Lewis Hamilton slams Mercedes in expletive-ridden radio message’;
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...d-Prix-F1-news
Dutch GP: Lewis Hamilton's livid team radio outburst as Mercedes cost him
Published: 4 Sep 2022, 15:58
By Sam Pearce
Lewis Hamilton is yet to go a full season in his Formula One career without a win during a full season, but time is running out this season after Mercedes struggled to adapt to the new regulations at the start of the season, forcing them to play catch-up.
As you can imagine, Hamilton was absolutely fuming with what unfolded after he looked in a great position to get the win and ultimately missed out on a podium, finishing fourth. So it was no surprise to see Hamilton on the team radio making his feelings known to the team. First of all he said: “That was the biggest **** up.”
But he wasn’t done there, he then ranted at his team further, conveying just how seething he was, and rightly so, he should be: “I can’t believe you s****d me like that. I can’t describe how p****d I am.” To add insult to injury for Hamilton, his team have hampered him and helped his teammate. Whilst Hamilton is a team player and will love to see his team have another P2 in the bag, his own fortunes will obviously have him irate.
“I can’t believe you s****d me like that. I can’t describe how p****d I am.”;
https://www.givemesport.com/88055961...cedes-cost-him
Lewis Hamilton blanks George Russell as anger boils over after dramatic Dutch Grand Prix
GEORGE RUSSELL benefited from team-mate Lewis Hamilton staying out after the safety car at the end of a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix.
15:52, Sun, Sep 4, 2022
By Stuart Ballard
Lewis Hamilton gave George Russell the cold shoulder in a tense moment after the Dutch Grand Prix with the seven-time world champion only managing fourth in the end.
‘Lewis Hamilton blanks George Russell’;
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...-Prix-Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton receives Toto Wolff apology as Mercedes mistake costs Brit Dutch GP win.
TOTO WOLFF issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton after a chaotic finale at the Dutch Grand Prix.
16:14, Sun, Sep 4, 2022
By Joe Krishnan
Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton received an apology from team prinicipal Toto Wolff after a strategy error robbed the Briton of a first race victory of the season at the Dutch Grand Prix. The seven-time champion unleashed a tirade of expletives at his team after being passed by Max Verstappen following the safety car restart before coming home in fourth.
Hamilton’s race engineer Peter Bennington apologised to Hamilton for the events that led to the Briton coming home in fourth place and promised to review the incidents later in the day. And Wolff echoed his comments, admitting their gamble “didn’t work”.
"Sorry about that Lewis,” Bennington said. ‘Was looking good but we'll sit down and review the decisions that we made there." Wolff then followed his message by saying: “Yeah Lewis, sorry it didn't work out. We did what we discussed in the morning, we took a risk. It didn't work. Let's discuss between us in the office.”
‘TOTO WOLFF issued an apology to Lewis Hamilton’;
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...d-Prix-F1-news
Toto Wolff details private chat with Lewis Hamilton after Brit's horror end to Dutch GP
LEWIS HAMILTON had to make do with fourth after threatening to win the Dutch Grand Prix.
16:15, Sun, Sep 4, 2022
By Stuart Ballard
to Wolff has explained what he "discussed" with a clearly angry and disappointed Lewis Hamilton after an eventful Dutch Grand Prix. Hamilton, at one stage, looked the strong favourite to win his first race of the season with Mercedes opting for a one-stop strategy.
It looked as though Russell was going to be used in an attempt to block Verstappen catching Hamilton on the restart. But confusion ensued when Russell then demanded to come into the pits for softs, leaving Hamilton exposed to Verstappen.
Hamilton was then powerless at the restart to Verstappen overtaking him and it wasn't ong until both Russell and Charles Leclerc also passed the seven-time world champion. The 37-year-old was furious on team radio, accusing Mercedes of ruining his race entirely with Wolff later apologising to his star driver.
‘Toto Wolff details private chat’;
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...Russell-podium
F1 results: Dutch GP 2022 full standings as Hamilton left livid by Mercedes error which gifts Verstappen win.
September 4, 2022 4:15 pm(Updated 4:44 pm)
By Daniel Austin
Sports writer
Mercedes throw away the best chance of victory they’ve had all season just to chase a podium place. No wonder Hamilton isn’t happy. In a Formula One season where they have been unable to challenge for race victories due to the skittishness and sheer speed deficit of their car, the unified determination of the Mercedes team and Lewis Hamilton has kept the former winning machine moving slowly forward as they try to make their way back to the front.
Imagine their delight, then, when a chaotic final portion of the Dutch Grand Prix caused by a late safety car left Hamilton in first, with team-mate George Russell behind, separating him and home favourite Verstappen. Mercedes had their best shot at a win all year, and Hamilton the most likely chance of maintaining his record of taking at least one victory in every season he has raced in F1.
But suddenly, incomprehensibly, inexplicably, Mercedes threw it all away. Russell requested a pit stop to switch his medium tyres for softs, which would leave Verstappen exposed on fast rubber of his own and Hamilton hopelessly vulnerable. A bizarre strategy suggestion, surely? Nothing Mercedes would even consider from that position. A given that they would want to have a two-car buffer ahead of Verstappen. Right?
‘Hamilton left livid by Mercedes error’;
https://inews.co.uk/sport/formula-on...31?ITO=newsnow
Nico Rosberg: Lewis' frustration 'totally understandable'
04/09/2022, 16:37
Sky Sports
Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes should have left George Russell out to maximise Lewis Hamilton's chances of winning the race.
‘Lewis' frustration 'totally understandable' ’;
https://www.skysports.com/watch/vide...lewis-hamilton
Dutch GP gives Mercedes "a lot of confidence" - Russell
04/09/2022, 16:36
Author Jake Nichol
George Russell was P2 at Zandvoort for his best result of the season after a challenging season. George Russell believes Mercedes can take "a lot of confidence" from the Dutch Grand Prix, after secured his best Formula 1 result of the season. Russell made a decision to put for Soft tyres behind a late Valtteri Bottas-inspired Safety Car, dropping down to third behind Max Verstappen.
On the restart, leader Lewis Hamilton was mugged by Verstappen who cleared off for the win, with Russell overtaking Hamilton on Lap 64 for P2 - the elder Briton falling away to P4 on old Mediums. "We like to keep it close always," joked Russell in his post-race world feed interview to David Coulthard.
"I think as a team today we showed incredible pace, I know the team result wasn't quite what we hoped for. But this gives us a lot of confidence and a lot of faith moving forward. I think it's incredible to see three different teams on the podium and we as Mercedes slowly getting closer to that top step, so let's keep on pushing."
"We like to keep it close always,";
https://racingnews365.com/dutch-gp-g...idence-russell
