The break is over and so it’s time to close the parasols, put away the swimsuits and dig out the suitcase containing the team kit. However, the next destination still has a slight holiday vibe as it’s Zandvoort, literally on the sand dunes of the North Sea. Round 15 of the season is the 33rd Dutch Grand Prix, all of them having been held at this little track.
Zandvoort is a medium-high downforce track, with a surface that’s particularly hard on tyres and fine-tuning car set up needs to take that factor into consideration. Drivers have to work with the engineers to find the best balance to suit both qualifying and especially race pace for Sunday’s 72 laps.
