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As the Formula 1 summer hiatus draws to a close, fans are eagerly anticipating the commencement of the Dutch Grand Prix scheduled for this weekend.
For championship frontrunner Max Verstappen, this event holds special significance as it is his home race. Remarkably, he stands as the sole Dutch driver on the grid, particularly after Nyck de Vries was replaced by Daniel Ricciardo at Alpha Tauri midway through the season.
The Dutch fans, renowned for their unwavering of Verstappen, contribute to the spectacle at Zandvoort. Known for their ionate backing, they often ignite numerous orange flares in celebration if Verstappen achieves a victorious finish.
After securing victory in all 12 races leading up to the break, Red Bull commenced their post-break activities with a relatively limited set of updates for their car during this weekend.
Meanwhile, Ferrari revealed no alterations to their vehicle. However, McLaren, Mercedes, and Aston Martin unveiled more significant enhancements to their cars.
Verstappen swiftly demonstrated his prowess by claiming the top spot in the timesheets during the initial practice session at Zandvoort. The local crowd favorite set the pace, outpacing his formidable competitors Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
The Dutchman has already secured 10 wins in 2023 and he's aiming for his 11th victory, this time on home soil.
What time is the Dutch Grand Prix race?
The race is set to take place on Sunday at 15:00 CEST, which is the local time in the Netherlands. This means that American viewers can tune in at 09:00 ET/ 06:00 PT in order to watch the F1 race. The race will begin at 14:00 BST for fans from the United Kingdom.
Where to watch the Dutch Grand Prix race?
Sky Sports F1 will host their usual coverage of the race in the UK, while United States viewers will be able to watch the race on ESPN.