formula 1 The Dutch GP, which was back on the calendar last year, hosted a much more interesting race this year. Last year he started from the front row and did not leave the lead for the entire race. Verstappen He also managed to win the race. This year the race was much more competitive.

Circuit Zandvoort Although it is known as a circuit where the transition is difficult, it contains many more transition points than circuits such as Monaco. The track, which attracts attention with its gentle curves and bumpy structure, is shorter than most of the other tracks on the calendar. This allowed us to look at a more competitive race by taking tire control and pit stop strategies one step further into the race.

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to the race Verstappen starting from the first row, directly behind it two Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz were present. After Sergio Perez, who had an accident in the qualifying rounds, started from the 5th row, the race fans waited for the two Ferraris to squeeze Verstappen.

The start of the race was very different than expected. Verstappen kept his lead at the start and continued to lead the race at a safe distance. A few seconds behind the front duo Sainz .’s podium prospects It fell into the water because Ferrari forgot the tire of the vehicle at the pit stop. After a long pit stop, Sainz was pushed back to the middle rows. The topic was also on the agenda on social media.

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Starting the race with medium hard tires Mercedeshas adapted its strategy accordingly. Tsunoda, who stated that there was a problem with his vehicle in the latter parts of the race, said that after a few laps, by Valtteri Bottas We saw both virtual and real security vehicles with their vehicles on the road. Meanwhile, the dominance in the pit stops changed hands between Verstappen and the Mercedes team.

When the race restarts, Verstappen with fresh soft tires he was able to outrun Hamilton right at the start. Later, Russell and Leclerc also surpassed Hamilton. At the end of the race, Verstappen was the winner, while the names accompanying him on the podium were Geroge Russell in 2nd and Leclerc in 3rd. 4. While Hamilton made a dangerous start in the pits, Sainz was penalized and dropped from 5th to 8th place. Perez finished 5th, Alonso 6th, Norris 7th, Sainz 8th, Ocon 9th and Stroll 10th.

The safety car driver, who often had to go to the track in the F2 and F3 series Bernd MaylanderAfter hitting the track in the F1 race, he became the driver who completed the most laps of the day.