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Why Red Bull is pinning its Dutch GP victory hopes against Norris on “calmer” car

Red Bull is pinning its hopes on winning Formula 1’s 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on set-up changes making Max Verstappen’s RB20 “calmer” after Lando Norris beat him in Zandvoort qualifying.

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Why Red Bull is pinning its Dutch GP victory hopes on “calmer” car

Red Bull is pinning its hopes on winning Formula 1’s 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on set-up changes making Max Verstappen’s RB20 “calmer”, after Lando Norris beat him in Zandvoort qualifying.

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F1 Dutch GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

F1 returned from its summer break to wet and windy conditions at Zandvoort, with first practice led by Lando Norris in a wet-to-dry session. Despite the gales keeping the seaside Dutch circuit cool, Russell headed the FP2 times from the other McLaren of Oscar Piastri.

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McLaren reveals six key changes in Dutch GP F1 upgrade

McLaren has revealed six key changes to its Formula 1 car at Zandvoort as it brings the first major upgrade to its car since Miami. The Woking-based team has emerged as Red Bull’s most consistent challenger recently, and has its sights set on launching a bid to beat its Milton…

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The top 10 reasons to attend the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Attending an F1 race weekend has become a must in recent years amid the championship’s popularity boom - and the Dutch GP is no different.

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DTM adjusts Zandvoort schedule due to Le Mans test

After already having to alter the programme for this month’s Lausitzring round at the request of TV partner ProSieben, which is also broadcasting the Ice Hockey World Championship, the start of the second Zandvoort race has also been pushed back due to a scheduling conflict with the Le Mans test.…

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Why Zandvoort Friday, not Hamilton signing, was Ferrari’s F1 relaunch moment

That signing, perhaps one of the biggest driver shocks in living memory, grabbed the world’s attention and laid down a real marker about Ferrari’s ambitions.

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Why Zandvoort Friday, not Hamilton F1 signing, was Ferrari’s relaunch moment

That signing, perhaps one of the biggest driver shocks in living memory, grabbed the world’s attention and laid down a real marker about Ferrari’s ultimate ambitions.

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Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was "not daring" enough

The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race.

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How MotoGP inspired F1's latest TV innovation

The folk who create the F1 world feed are always looking for new camera angles with which to entertain the fans, and the latest owes a debt to MotoGP.

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Why Williams F1 team believes it's no longer a "one-trick pony"

If as team principal James Vowles suggests the FW45 is no longer a "one-trick pony" and can be a points challenger at tracks that are not dominated by long straights, then it's certainly a strong possibility.

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Norris explains F1 radio anger that makes him "look like an idiot"

As rain hit the Zandvoort race from the start, Norris begged his team to stop for intermediates. But McLaren was one of several squads, including Mercedes and Williams, to brave it out and wait for the short shower to pass.

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10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen looks essentially unstoppable in Formula 1 right now, but his 2023 Dutch Grand Prix victory was a masterclass in changing circumstances.

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10 things we learned at the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen looks essentially unstoppable in Formula 1 right now, but his 2023 Dutch Grand Prix victory was a masterclass in changing circumstances.

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Alonso considered late lunge on Verstappen in F1 Dutch GP

Alonso finished second in a rain-affected and red-flagged Zandvoort race, 3.7s behind home hero Verstappen in the Red Bull.

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F1 Dutch GP red-flagged after Zhou crashes in downpour

On lap 61 of 72 anticipated heavy showers hit the Zandvoort track, prompting the entire field to change to intermediates of full wets.

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Albon: Williams F1 straight-line reputation "not true" in Zandvoort

Albon was the star of Saturday qualifying by taking fourth on the grid on the high-downforce Zandvoort loop.

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Norris’ “worst second half of a lap” still enough for second in F1 Dutch GP quali

The McLaren driver was the best of the rest behind the dominant Max Verstappen, qualifying second but some 0.537s off the Red Bull polesitter at Zandvoort.

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Who is Liam Lawson? Ricciardo F1 Dutch GP replacement

The 21-year-old took part in three F1 practice sessions last season, two for AlphaTauri and one for Red Bull, but will step up to make his racing debut at Zandvoort with the Italian squad.

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Who is Liam Lawson? Ricciardo F1 Dutch GP injury replacement

The 21-year-old took part in three F1 practice sessions last season, two for AlphaTauri and one for Red Bull, but will step up to make his racing debut at Zandvoort with the Italian squad.

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Mercedes racer Stolz: BMW felt 100km/h faster in Zandvoort DTM battle

Stolz finished third in the second of the two races at the Dutch venue on Sunday, holding off two-time champion Wittmann by just 0.249s in a tense battle.

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Mercedes' Stolz: BMW felt 100km/h faster in Zandvoort DTM battle

Stolz finished third in the second of the two races at the Dutch venue on Sunday, holding off two-time champion Wittmann by just 0.249s in a tense battle for the final spot on the podium.

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Former engineer Knoors discusses past and present of F1 engineering: "Would opt for V10 engines with e-fuels"

Circuit Park Zandvoort, now renamed the CM.com Circuit Zandvoort, was often the scene of the Dutch Grand Prix between 1952 and 1985. On 25 August 1985, it hosted - until its return in 2021 - the hitherto last F1 race. That same year, Keke Rosberg clocked the highest average speed over…

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The seaside circuit that a double DTM champion made his own

In his third season of racing in DTM, back in 2005 when the series was a powerhouse touring car championship rather than 'just another' GT category, Gary Paffett chalked up five wins en route to his first title.

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F1 drivers call for wider pitlanes to avoid injury

Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez say Formula 1 and the FIA should consider making pitlanes wider and longer to avoid dangerous incidents such as they endured at Zandvoort this month.

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