The Latest Breaking News from Zandvoort

Rast has established himself as one of the best drivers to ever compete in the DTM, winning three titles (2017, ‘19, ‘20) and 25 races since he made his debut with Audi at Zandvoort in 2016.

The tight pitlane and small main paddock have been regarded as the biggest compromises since discussions about a return of the race first began.

French driver Gasly finished fourth on the road in a chaotic rain-hit race at Zandvoort but a pitlane speeding penalty for Sergio Perez bumped him up to third. The result marks Alpine’s second top-three classification in as many rounds, with Gasly also ranking third in the Belgian sprint race.

Ricciardo, who was paid off by McLaren to not race with the team this season, has been side-lined by injury three rounds into his F1 return after crashing in second practice at Zandvoort.

Mercedes immediately shot itself in the foot at Zandvoort by staying out too long on slicks when it started raining at the start.

Mercedes immediately shot itself in the foot at Zandvoort by staying out too long on slicks when it started raining at the start. The team underestimated the intensity of the brief shower that shook up the order, as it also caught out other teams including McLaren and Williams.

Max Verstappen won the F1 Dutch Grand Prix – his record-equalling ninth straight victory – in soaking conditions at Zandvoort

Verstappen has won eight consecutive races since standing atop the podium at the Miami Grand Prix in May. Should he repeat the feat at Zandvoort, he will draw level with former Red Bull driver Vettel.

The home hero charged to his eighth pole position of the season in a drying qualifying at Zandvoort, topping Q3 by 0.537s from McLaren’s Lando Norris.