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Reuters

Max Verstappen has won every Dutch Grand Prix from pole position since his home race returned to the Formula One calendar in 2021, but Red Bull’s triple world champion faces a tough test this weekend.
Zandvoort has become a seaside party for Verstappen’s revved-up Orange Army but this time the 26-year-old is on his longest losing streak in four years.
Mercedes have won three of the past four races and Verstappen, who leads by 78 points with 10 rounds remaining, has not stood on top of the podium since Spain on June 23.
In fact, he has had only one podium appearance since Barcelona.

Sunday will be Verstappen’s 200th start in Formula One, making him the youngest driver to reach that milestone, and the only F1 winner at Zandvoort in his own lifetime wants to make it even more memorable.
“It is always a fantastic atmosphere, and the fans are incredible, so it is a special one for me,” he said, declaring himself refreshed and ready for the second half of the season after the August break.
“We are looking forward to the week ahead and hopefully we can be fighting for the win.”
Mexican teammate Sergio Perez, the only driver from the top four teams yet to win this season, has a new race engineer with regular Hugh Bird going on paternity leave and Richard Wood standing in.

“I know what we can extract from the car in the coming weeks and we will do our best to maximise the second half of 2024,” said Perez, whose poor form has put Red Bull at risk in the constructors’ standings.
McLaren are only 42 points adrift with Australian Oscar Piastri taking a win and two seconds from his past four races while British teammate Lando Norris remains second overall despite costly mistakes.
Hamilton revival
Mercedes’ seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has won two of the past three, after teammate George Russell was disqualified from first in Belgium just before the break.
The 39-year-old Ferrari-bound Briton has scored more points than any driver in the past four races but is 127 behind Verstappen.

“We know we have ground to make up. We are not yet able to compete for victories at every Grand Prix,” team boss Toto Wolff cautioned.
“We have made good steps in improving the W15’s weaknesses, though, and will continue to work hard to take more. If we can do so, then we will close the gap to those ahead in both championships.”
Ferrari’s campaign may be firing up again too, with Monaco winner Charles Leclerc on pole again in Belgium and finishing third after fourth place in Hungary.
With a home race at Monza immediately after Zandvoort, the Ferrari fans will be looking for positive signs.
Further back, Renault-owned Alpine will mark a year since their last podium appearance and with a new team boss – Oliver Oakes – making his debut as replacement for Bruno Famin.


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Dutch Grand Prix: Formula 1 leader Max Verstappen needs a home win to end losing streak

Red Bull’s 26-year-old Dutch driver, Max Verstappen, is on his longest losing streak in four years. Photo: AFP

Visitors taking a close look at the Red Bull racing car presented at Zandvoort boulevard. Photo: EPA-EFE

An image taken by a drone of the Zandvoort circuit, site of Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix. Photo: EPA-EFE

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton has scored more points than any driver in the past four races. Photo: Xinhua

Formula One: Kick Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu in race against time to secure seat for 2025

Sauber’s Zhou Guanyu after the drivers’ parade at the Belgium Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters

Kick Sauber mechanics push Zhou Guanyu’s car before the Belgian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP

Meet Cora Schumacher, Ralf Schumacher’s ex-wife: as the former F1 racer – and Michael Schumacher’s brother – just revealed he’s dating a man, all eyes are on the Playboy, GQ, Maxim and OnlyFans model

Ex Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher and his ex-wife, Cora Schumacher. Photos: @ralfschumacher_rsc; @reality.show_tv/Instagram

Ralf Schumacher poses with current partner Étienne Bousquet-Cassange in July. Photo: @ralfschumacher_rsc/Instagram

Cora Schumacher in a 2002 promotional image. Photo: @coraschumacher/Instagram

Ralf Schumacher takes a selfie on an empty Eurowings flight in March. Photo: @ralfschumacher_rsc/Instagram

In 2019, Cora Schumacher posted this throwback image of her in her racing days. Photo: @coraschumacher/Instagram

David Schumacher celebrates taking first place at a race at Germany’s Nürburgring track. Photo: @davidschumacher_official/Instagram

Cora Schumacher appears on German reality TV show Top Dog Germany in 2022. Photo: @coraschumacher/Instagram

Cora Schumacher in a promotional image ahead of her appearance on German reality TV show Ich Bin Ein Star. Photo: @reality.show_tv/Instagram

Cora Schumacher in a photo shoot for Germany’s Bild tabloid. Photo: @coraschumacher/Instagram

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Who are Red Bull Formula One racing boss Christian Horner and ex-Spice Girl Geri Halliwell’s children, Montague, Olivia and Bluebell? Photo: Getty Images

Christian Horner (right) of Red Bull Racing and Geri Halliwell at Bahrain International Circuit in 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

Geri Halliwell with her daughter Bluebell Madonna Halliwell. Photo: @gerihalliwellhorner/Instagram

Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner with her daughter Bluebell. Photo: @gerihalliwellhorner/Instagram

Geri Halliwell reportedly has a good relationship with Olivia, her stepdaughter. Photo: @gerihalliwellhorner/Instagram

Christian Horner with he and Geri Halliwell’s son, Monty. Photo: @christianhorner/Instagram

Geri Halliwell and Christian Horner have a blended, modern family of kids and stepkids. Photo: @gerihalliwellhorner/Instagram

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Formula One’s Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes is one of the all-time great drivers, but he also turns heads with his equally confident fashion moves too. Photo: Getty Images

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Dunhill sunglasses (US$350)

Tank top (US$170) by Adidas Originals + Wales Bonner

Dior necklace (US$1,050) 

Prada loafers (US$1,280)

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With Mercedes winning three of the past four races, Red Bull’s triple world champion has not stood on top of the podium since Spain in June


With Mercedes winning three of the past four races, Red Bull’s triple world champion has not stood on top of the podium since Spain on June 23.


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