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Boost for Max Verstappen as Dutch F1 Grand Prix Announces Huge News

Published 06/12/2021, 10:19 AM EDT

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After being canceled from last year’s calendar due to COVID restrictions, the Dutch GP is back. Not only that, but the Dutch cabinet has given permission to allow fans back into the event at full capacity.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen will be pleased to hear this news and is truly excited to have his countrymen cheer him on as he zips around the circuit for the first time ever at his home Grand Prix.

Fans allowed at full capacity for the Dutch GP

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As reported by Motorsport.com, from the 30th of June one-day events with a maximum of 25,000 visitors can be organized with a 100% capacity.

The condition being there should be an entrance test or a vaccination certificate. Once inside, its no longer mandatory to wear a mask or keep half a meters distance.

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State Secretary Mona Keijzer said, “Have you been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from corona, you can go to a festival or concert as before.”

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With the new rules coming in, the Dutch GP, which is scheduled to take place in September, is set to welcome an estimate of 105,000 visitors during their race weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday).

Apart from F1, other motorsport events which include DTM (17 – 19 September),  Jack’s racing day (6 – 8 August), and MXGP (17 & 18 July) will have spectators back in full capacity.

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How long do we have to wait for Zandvoort?

This year has just brought the sixth round of the championship in Baku to an end. After this, we are off to the triple-header weekend. One in France and two at the Red Bull ring in Austria.

The race in the Netherlands is the thirteenth round of the championship, so still, a long way before we reach the Dutch shores. The circuit will be one of the newest tracks on the calendar and might pose a challenge to new kids on the block as well as the veterans.

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But what are your predictions for the Dutch Grand Prix? Will Max take victory at his home Grand Prix or will one of his rivals steal his thunder? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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