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  • Lewis Hamilton responds to dreadful Dutch Grand Prix qualifying results

    Sir Lewis Hamilton expressed that he was unable to go any faster during qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix, resulting in a disappointing 13th place position.

    The seven-time world champion was knocked out in the second qualifying session. The weather conditions were unpredictable, and this caused some drivers to make mistakes and crash, including Charles Leclerc from Ferrari and Logan Sargeant from Williams.

    Hamilton struggled during the race because the track became dry and hot, which made it difficult for him to use his intermediate tires effectively at the Zandvoort circuit.

    The Mercedes guy told Sky Sports that he did two quick laps at the end, but his tires got too hot. So, he couldn’t do better on the last lap.

    It’s not easy to pass other cars in Zandvoort, and this weekend the cars are all similar in speed, so it will be difficult for the 38-year-old driver to finish with a lot of points.

    When asked what car he will use for Sunday’s race, Hamilton said he will use the same car he used for qualifying, but he didn’t think it was very good.

    ‘It would be good if our car becomes heavier because then we might be able to move forward faster in the race. ‘ Moving ahead on this path is not simple, but I will try my best tomorrow because it’s a fresh start.

    Max Verstappen, who is currently in the lead of the championship, secured a significant advantage to claim the pole position. However, it is worth noting that the top six drivers are from six different teams, which makes the race very exciting.

    British drivers Lando Norris and George Russell finished in second and third place. Surprisingly, Alex Albon managed to bring his Williams car to fourth place, ahead of Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz Jr.

    This session was really good. Qualy used to be one of my strong points at the beginning of the year, but lately, it hasn’t been going well. ” Russell said

    “It was nice to take a break and now I have new ideas. I feel refreshed and confident that we will have a great chance at getting a top position tomorrow. ”

    The lap was okay. We find it difficult when the weather is rainy or when we have to switch to smooth tires. It’s important to warm up the tires in these situations. But we understand that what makes us weak on Saturdays gives us strength on Sundays.

    The race is going to be very thrilling. I think Max will go for a drive and say hello to the people on Sunday, but I also hope that we can have a fun competition with Alex, Lando, and everyone else. ”

  • Dutch Grand Prix restricts vehicles for spectators in small seaside town

    Dutch Grand Prix restricts vehicles for spectators in small seaside town

    The Dutch Grand Prix is an event for people who love cars, but instead of using gasoline,they use bicycles.

    The Formula One (F1) race is happening in a small town near the coast.

    Due to the town’s restriction, visitors aren’t permitted to bring their cars over the weekend, resulting in a large number of fans opting to arrive on bicycles instead.
    Sitting high on a ladder at the edge of the train platform, a man wear in gall orange clothes guides groups of F1 fans who are coming to Zandvoort.

    We’re led up stairs and through a small path.

    The streets that go from the train to the track are decorated with orange flags. Some of the people who live there have made temporary bars on their porches,where they play music and serve cold drinks.

    This weekend, the small town of Zandvoort, which only has 17,000 residents, is hosting around 300,000 visitors.

    A group of people who call themselves the orange army are riding bicycles through the streets and sandy areas. They are excited to watch their local hero, Max Verstappen, in a race.

    This weekend, only people who live in the small seaside community and authorized event-related vehicles will be allowed to drive there. Even the police, paramedics, and security guards are riding bicycles to patrol.

    The Dutch event wants to be the most environmentally friendly out of all the Formula 1 races. Around one-third of supporters are predicted to come using public transportation, one-third by bicycle or scooter, and the remaining will arrive on foot, by bus, or taxi.

    A train runs every five minutes between Amsterdam Central and Zandvoort. Additionally, electric buses bring fans to stops near the paddock.

    I took the “Max Express” train from Haarlem to the town.

    Many bike parking spots have been made available, and even important people from the top F1 teams are riding bicycles to get around the area.

    Outside the entrance, Zoë and Amber, who are friends, are standing against the railings. They have their cameras ready, hoping to see a local legend named Verstappen.

    “It’s mainly for Max,” Amber clarifies. “But I also really enjoy the atmosphere here, it feels like a large celebration. a celebration where we all come together as a united group.

    “And the noise, it’s really loud,” her friend Zoë adds. “You can’t hear very well afterwards, but it’s worth it. ”

    Amber tries to sound like an F1 car zooming past. The loud noise from the engine makes fans feel excited and passionate about the sport.

    But the young fans understand that the sport needs to improve its behavior.

    Amber took a train to go to the event. Wherever you are in the Netherlands, you can get around by using a bicycle. Trying to be environmentally friendly is making people realize that we want to improve things.