After being removed from the racing calendar last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dutch Grand Prix returns this year after a long 36 years.

It will be an enormous boost for the local hero Max Verstappen, as he will drive for the first time in his backyard and one can surely expect an electrifying atmosphere from the Orange Army.

Although the Dutchman is buzzing to drive and clinch another victory in his homeland, one thing Verstappen is not a huge fan of is the special winner’s trophy.

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Max Verstappen dislikes the winner’s trophy at the Zandvoort

Ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, former driver Robert Doornbos in a Heineken and Formula 1 event revealed the special trophy the winner gets to take home. The trophy is entirely made of recycled material.

Meanwhile, this year title contender, Max Verstappen is not a huge fan of the special winner’s trophy and labels it: “Ugly”

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Stop booing is not up to me, I just need to focus on driving: Max

After the opening lap collision between the two arch-rivals Lewis Hamilton at Max Verstappen at Silverstone, the Dutch fans displayed their dissatisfaction towards the Briton by booing and jeering. The Dutch GP organizer, Jan Lammers, has already urged the fans to behave during the event but it seems Orange Army will take full advantage of their home race.

Meanwhile, during the driver’s conference, Max Verstappen reveals he cannot stop his supporters from booing and he needs to focus on the driving.

“They are passionate and support their local club. It is not up to me to say that booing is not allowed. I just need to focus on what I’m doing on the track. I’m sure most people are here to have a great weekend, to watch cars race,” said Verstappen.

“Of course there will be booing from some people, I can’t determine that. You can tell them not to, but do you really think they’ll listen to me? I just hope they have a good weekend,” the Dutchman concluded. (Quotes translated via Google)

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