Nowadays, 2021 Dutch Grand Prix is a recurring theme that has captured the attention of many people around the world. Since its emergence, it has generated debate and controversy, positioning itself as a key point on the public agenda. As interest in 2021 Dutch Grand Prix grows, so does the need to understand its many facets and consequences. In this article, we will explore the various dimensions of 2021 Dutch Grand Prix, analyzing its impact in different areas and offering a complete overview of its relevance today.
2021 Dutch Grand Prix | |||||
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Race 13 of 22 in the 2021 Formula One World Championship
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![]() Layout of Circuit Zandvoort | |||||
Race details | |||||
Date | 5 September 2021 | ||||
Official name | Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2021 | ||||
Location | Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands | ||||
Course | Permanent racing facility | ||||
Course length | 4.259 km (2.646 miles) | ||||
Distance | 72 laps, 306.587 km (190.504 miles) | ||||
Weather | Sunny | ||||
Attendance | 195,000 | ||||
Pole position | |||||
Driver | Red Bull Racing-Honda | ||||
Time | 1:08.885 | ||||
Fastest lap | |||||
Driver |
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Time | 1:11.097 on lap 72 (lap record) | ||||
Podium | |||||
First | Red Bull Racing-Honda | ||||
Second | Mercedes | ||||
Third | Mercedes | ||||
Lap leaders |
The 2021 Dutch Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2021) was a Formula One motor race held on 5 September 2021 at the Circuit Zandvoort. It was the thirteenth round of the 2021 Formula One World Championship and the first Dutch Grand Prix to take place since 1985. The race was won by Max Verstappen – prior to him, no Dutch driver had won their home race.
The event, which was held over the weekend of 3–5 September at the Circuit Zandvoort, was the thirteenth round of the 2021 World Championship. The race took place one week after the Belgian Grand Prix and precedes the Italian Grand Prix. The race was also championship contender, Max Verstappen's home Grand Prix.
The circuit has a total length of 4.259 kilometres (2.646 mi), consisting of 14 corners and two DRS zones. As one of the shorter tracks on the Formula One calendar, the drivers complete 72 laps resulting in a total race distance of 306.587 kilometres (190.504 mi).
After the Belgian Grand Prix handed out half-points due to heavy rainfall, Lewis Hamilton's championship lead was reduced to just three points to Verstappen in second. For the second race in a row, Lando Norris, Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez all scored no points, meaning they stayed third, fourth and fifth respectively. Mercedes also led the Constructors' Championship by 7 points to Red Bull. McLaren regained third place after Daniel Ricciardo scored six points. Ferrari trailed McLaren by 3.5 points and Alpine sat in fifth place.
The drivers and teams were initially the same as the season entry list with no additional stand-in drivers for the race.
Before the third practice session, Alfa Romeo Racing driver Kimi Räikkönen tested positive for coronavirus. He was replaced by the reserve driver Robert Kubica, who last raced at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, driving for Williams.
Williams team principal Jost Capito also had to go into isolation following a dinner with Räikkönen the night before.
Sole tyre supplier Pirelli allocated the C1, C2, and C3 compounds of tyre to be used in the race.
Free practice 1 took place at 11:30 CEST on 3 September, while free practice 2 took place at 15:00 CEST on the same day. Free practice 3 took place at 12:00 CEST on 4 September. All three practice sessions lasted for one hour.
The first session ended with Lewis Hamilton fastest for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. The session was red flagged for 35 minutes after an engine failure of Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel.
The second session ended with Charles Leclerc fastest for Ferrari ahead of his teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. and Alpine's Esteban Ocon. The session was red flagged for nine minutes after a loss of power for Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton. The session was also red flagged for Haas's Nikita Mazepin after he spun into a gravel trap. Verstappen was investigated by the stewards for overtaking another driver during the first red flag period of the session, though the stewards ultimately decided a penalty was not necessary.
Qualifying took place at 15:00 CEST on 4 September.
Pos. | No. | Driver | Constructor | Qualifying times | Final grid | ||
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Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | |||||
1 | 33 | ![]() |
Red Bull Racing-Honda | 1:10.036 | 1:09.071 | 1:08.885 | 1 |
2 | 44 | ![]() |
Mercedes | 1:10.114 | 1:09.976 | 1:08.923 | 2 |
3 | 77 | ![]() |
Mercedes | 1:10.219 | 1:09.769 | 1:09.222 | 3 |
4 | 10 | ![]() |
AlphaTauri-Honda | 1:10.274 | 1:09.541 | 1:09.478 | 4 |
5 | 16 | ![]() |
Ferrari | 1:09.829 | 1:09.437 | 1:09.527 | 5 |
6 | 55 | ![]() |
Ferrari | 1:10.022 | 1:09.870 | 1:09.537 | 6 |
7 | 99 | ![]() |
Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari | 1:10.050 | 1:10.033 | 1:09.590 | 7 |
8 | 31 | ![]() |
Alpine-Renault | 1:10.179 | 1:09.919 | 1:09.933 | 8 |
9 | 14 | ![]() |
Alpine-Renault | 1:10.435 | 1:10.020 | 1:09.956 | 9 |
10 | 3 | ![]() |
McLaren-Mercedes | 1:10.255 | 1:09.865 | 1:10.166 | 10 |
11 | 63 | ![]() |
Williams-Mercedes | 1:10.382 | 1:10.332 | N/A | 11 |
12 | 18 | ![]() |
Aston Martin-Mercedes | 1:10.438 | 1:10.367 | N/A | 12 |
13 | 4 | ![]() |
McLaren-Mercedes | 1:10.489 | 1:10.406 | N/A | 13 |
14 | 6 | ![]() |
Williams-Mercedes | 1:10.093 | 1:11.161 | N/A | PL1 |
15 | 22 | ![]() |
AlphaTauri-Honda | 1:10.462 | 1:11.314 | N/A | 14 |
16 | 11 | ![]() |
Red Bull Racing-Honda | 1:10.530 | N/A | N/A | PL2 |
17 | 5 | ![]() |
Aston Martin-Mercedes | 1:10.731 | N/A | N/A | 15 |
18 | 88 | ![]() |
Alfa Romeo Racing-Ferrari | 1:11.301 | N/A | N/A | 16 |
19 | 47 | ![]() |
Haas-Ferrari | 1:11.387 | N/A | N/A | 17 |
20 | 9 | ![]() |
Haas-Ferrari | 1:11.875 | N/A | N/A | 18 |
107% time: 1:14.717 | |||||||
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The race started at 15:00 CEST on 5 September.
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