The Dutch GP, the 15th race of the season in Formula 1, has been completed. Although passing on the track was not easy, the tactical battles made the race competitive and exciting.
Formula 1 The Dutch GP, which returned to its calendar last year, hosted a much more interesting race this year. Last year, he started from the first row and did not leave the lead throughout the race. Verstappen He also managed to win the race. This year, the race has been much more competitive.
Zandvoort circuit Although it is known as a track where the transition is difficult, it contains much more transition points than tracks such as Monaco. The track, which draws attention with its sloping curves and bumpy structure, is shorter than most of the other tracks on the calendar. This allowed us to watch a more competitive race by taking tire control and pit stop strategies one step further in the race.
Don’t forget the tire, friend!
to the race Verstappen starting from the first row, right behind it two Ferrari drivers Leclerc and Sainz were present. After Sergio Perez, who had an accident in the qualifying laps, started from the 5th row, the race fans were waiting for the two Ferraris to squeeze Verstappen.
The start of the race was much different than expected. Maintaining his lead at the start, Verstappen 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 issue was also on the agenda on social media.
“This should be Ferrari’s theme music”
“The car Ferrari expected to pit”
“Ferrari needs to hire this guy”
Starting the race with medium-hard tires Mercedeshas set up its strategy accordingly. Tsunoda, who stated that there was a problem with his car in the last parts of the race, said that after a few laps, by Valtteri Bottas We saw both virtual and real safety vehicles with their vehicles staying on the road. In the meantime, the dominance in the pit stops changed hands between Verstappen and the Mercedes team.
When the race restarted, Verstappen with fresh soft tires he was able to outrun Hamilton immediately 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 place and Leclerc in 3rd place. 4. While Hamilton was making a dangerous start in the pit area, Sainz was penalized and dropped from 5th to 8th. Perez finished 5th, Alonso 6th, Norris 7th, Sainz 8th, Ocon 9th and Stroll 10th.
The safety car driver, who had to go to the track frequently in the F2 and F3 series Bernd MaylanderAfter entering the track in the F1 race, he became the driver who made the most laps of the day.