After 35 years, the Dutch Grand Prix, which was held in Zandvoort, is finally back on the Formula 1 calendar.
The popularity of sports in the Netherlands has grown at a rapid pace since the advent of Max Verstappen In 2015, so much so that in 2019 an agreement was reached for the country to return to host a Formula 1 race from 2020.
Army of Orange had to wait another year to find new success with the postponement of the global pandemic happened last year, but that wait will finally end.
It will also be a great show, with up to 70,000 fans who will be able to watch and watch Verstappen try to reclaim top spot in the championship.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix…
When is the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix?
Training 1: Friday 3 September, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. UK time)
Second training: Friday 3 September 1500-1600 (1400-1500 UK time)
Training 3: Saturday 4 September 1200-1300 (UK time 1100-1200)
Qualifiers: Saturday 4 September 1500 (2:00 PM UK time)
Race: Sunday 5 September 1500 (UK time 1400)
Where will the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix take place?
https://t.co/THo6f7cgEw Zandvoort Circuit in all its glory 🤩 How excited are you to see @ F1 Going back to work in Zandvoort after all these years? 😏🇳🇱
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– Dutch Grand Prix (@f1_dutchgp) August 26, 2021
Zandvoort is by no means new to the world of Formula 1, having raced for the first time in 1952 and done so 29 more times before the Dutch Grand Prix was removed from the calendar after the 1985 edition.
However, today’s circuit is very different from what riders have ridden in the past, with several changes before they return.
The main thing is to enter the oblique corners. This bank, which is 19 degrees twice as high as that of Indianapolis, can be found at Hugenholtzbocht and Arie Luyendijkbocht, the latter being the last on the lap.
In total, the 4252 km of track It has 13 courses, lots of elevation changes, lots of high-speed sections, and any mistakes are likely to be costly.
The chances of an easy overtaking are few and far between, and drivers will have to take huge risks if they want to pass during the race. Expect to see some amazing moves.
Where can I watch the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix?
In the UK, Sky Sports pay-TV will be showing all training, qualifying and racing sessions on its dedicated F1 channel. You can also access a live broadcast of your coverage through Now TV. The open station, Channel 4, will broadcast the highlights of the race weekend.
F1 TV Pro viewers can watch all the action of Zandvoort live. Check if F1 TV Pro is available in your country.
Subscribers to the official F1 app can access live data during all weekend racing sessions, as well as radio commentary on race day.
PlanetF1 will broadcast live timing and expert commentary on each FP1 session from Friday morning through to the race on Sunday afternoon.
The Dutch Grand Prix will be broadcast live on TV in the following media in other major markets:
United States: ESPN
Canada: RDS (French), TSN (English)
Australia: Fox Sports
France: Channel +
Italy: Sky Sport F1
Germany: Sky Sport F1
Spain: DAZN
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
Brazil: Squad
Japan: DAZN
What is the weather forecast for the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix?
Friday, September 3 – 4 p.m., Sunday
Saturday 4th September – 5pm, Sunday
Sunday 5 September – 19 c, sunny periods
Dutch Grand Prix Instructions
Zandvoort is a spa town located on the northwest coast of the Netherlands.
The nearest city, train station and airport is Amsterdam, and it’s very easy to ride the runway in the Dutch capital. Therefore, going first is probably your best option if you are traveling from another country by plane or train.
With only 15 miles running at both locations, it takes just 40 minutes to drive from town to circuit, although the high traffic volume can make the trip a bit longer on the weekends.
Even without a car, getting to Zandvoort is not a problem. The train from central Amsterdam to Zandvoort aan Zee takes about half an hour, while bus number 80 takes just over 50 minutes if the traffic isn’t bad.
Endereço: Circuit Park Zandvoort, Mayor of Alphenstraat 108, 2041 KP Zandvoort, Holland.
Who are the drivers who won the Dutch Grand Prix?
June 23, 1963 🗓️
Jim Clark returns victorious after winning the Dutch Grand Prix by more than one lap 😮
One of the most amazing victories in a great F1 career 🏆# F1 #On this day pic.twitter.com/I6e5vTnUNP
– Formula 1 (@F1) June 23, 2020
As it was a regular match on the calendar from the early fifties to the mid eighties, many of the legendary drivers enjoyed wins on Dutch soil.
The man who does it on a regular basis is two-time world champion Jim Clark, who was the winning driver four times; In 1963, 1964, 1965 and 1967.
Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda have won the Zandvoort three times, with the Scots dominating in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and the Austrian winning in 1974, 1977 and 1985.
Alberto Ascari, Jack Brabham, James Hunt and Alain Prost have won twice, and no driver has won the race once. This, of course, will change this year.
The last 10 winners of the Dutch Grand Prix are as follows:
1985: Niki Lauda (Austria, McLaren).
1984: Alain Prost (McLaren, France).
1983: Rene Arnaud (France and Ferrari).
1982: Didier Pironi (France and Ferrari).
1981: Alain Prost (France and Renault).
1980: Nelson Piquet (Brazil and Brabham).
1979: Alan Jones (Australia, Williams)
1978: Mario Andretti (USA, Lotus).
1977: Niki Lauda (Austria, Ferrari).
1976: James Hunt (Great Britain and McLaren).
What are the last positions in the Formula One Championship?
Drivers Championship
Lewis Hamilton – 202.5 points
Max Verstappen – 199.5 Pontus
Lando Norris – 113 points
Valtteri Bottas – 108 points
Sergio Perez – 104 points
Creators Championship
Mercedes – 310.5 points
Red Bull 303,5 Pontus
McLaren – 169 points
Ferrari – 165.5 points
The full classification of the F1 Championship is Here
Tire options at the 2021 Dutch Grand Prix
Given the high-speed sections and hard cornering, it’s no surprise that Pirelli would bring a more demanding set of tires to the Dutch Grand Prix.
C1 compound will be the hard tire, C2 will be the medium and soft compound will be C3 rubber.
Given the climate in the spa, which is not far from the circuit, don’t be surprised to use the medium or humid weather either.
