Official 2022 Dutch Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

Official 2022 Dutch Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

Poll: Official 2022 Dutch Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

Total Members Polled: 166

Hamilton: 16%
Russell: 3%
Verstappen: 70%
Perez: 1%
Leclerc: 8%
Sainz: 2%
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Piginapoke

Original Poster:

5,434 posts

200 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Hi all, I’ve a busy week ahead so I thought I’d get this up early.

Round 15 and we’re in the Netherlands, for the madness that is the Dutch Grand Prix. Belgium was of course a complete Max masterclass, but Zandvoort is twisty and much harder on tyres, so expect Mercedes and Ferrari to be a lot closer than last weekend. Note the return to earlier practice times, rejoice!

I do think Leclerc has a real shout here, the Ferrari will be much more suited to the circuit, so he gets my vote this weekend.

Here’s to another great race.

Date(s): Friday 2 to Sunday 4 September 2022.

UK Broadcast Timings (and local time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Qualifying and the race are shown as highlights on Channel 4.





2021 Race Highlights:

https://youtu.be/rXhGajRFLlY

Live timing for all sessions available here:

https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html

Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-c...

Weather forecast:

https://www.bbc.com/weather/2744042

Tyre options:

Pirelli has chosen the hardest range of tyres: C1, C2 and C3. The old Q2 tyre rule is scrapped for 2022.



2021 Race Result:



Drivers’ Championship:



Constructors’ Championship:



McAndy

14,529 posts

192 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Lovely stuff, thanks PIAP! An interesting circuit this, with line variations available on the banking. Looking forward to it!

Jasandjules

71,085 posts

244 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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I suspect Max is going to have enough time to stop for a coffee and still win this one.

Tyre Smoke

23,018 posts

276 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Jasandjules said:
I suspect Max is going to have enough time to stop for a coffee and still win this one.
I'd agree.

Can't see anything other than a Max win. Another RB 1-2 even.

Pflanzgarten

5,783 posts

40 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Ferrari seem to think their higher downforce car means they are better suited to this one.

If so, I’d love to see red bull on the back foot here. I have a sneaky suspicion that if that’s the case, Verstappen might make the difference and win it regardless.

Sandpit Steve

12,946 posts

89 months

Monday 29th August 2022
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Pflanzgarten said:
Ferrari seem to think their higher downforce car means they are better suited to this one.

If so, I’d love to see red bull on the back foot here. I have a sneaky suspicion that if that’s the case, Verstappen might make the difference and win it regardless.
So the Scuderia strategists will throw away a win here, rather than just 5th place and a bonus point?

ColdSyphon

197 posts

172 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Hoping it'll be a closer run thing than Spa was, but I'm expecting an RBR (Max) whitewash both here and definitely at Monza.

Second Best

6,530 posts

196 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Piginapoke said:
10/10 post as always
Looking forward to this race, no matter the result. A few weeks of summer break and arguably a somewhat expected race result at Spa, the three in three is very much welcome!

May I ask something PIAP - could you add (UK) to "Local Time" please? I point this thread to some folks overseas and I'm hoping it's a very simple little addition. As always, many thanks for keeping these threads going!

Sandpit Steve

12,946 posts

89 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Second Best said:
Looking forward to this race, no matter the result. A few weeks of summer break and arguably a somewhat expected race result at Spa, the three in three is very much welcome!

May I ask something PIAP - could you add (UK) to "Local Time" please? I point this thread to some folks overseas and I'm hoping it's a very simple little addition. As always, many thanks for keeping these threads going!
“Session Start” is UK time (GMT or BST), and “Local Time” is the local time at the circuit.

Formula1.com will give you your own local time, based on your time zone, something that’s beyond the ability of a forum post here.

PhilAsia

5,988 posts

90 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Sandpit Steve said:
Second Best said:
Looking forward to this race, no matter the result. A few weeks of summer break and arguably a somewhat expected race result at Spa, the three in three is very much welcome!

May I ask something PIAP - could you add (UK) to "Local Time" please? I point this thread to some folks overseas and I'm hoping it's a very simple little addition. As always, many thanks for keeping these threads going!
“Session Start” is UK time (GMT or BST), and “Local Time” is the local time at the circuit.

Formula1.com will give you your own local time, based on your time zone, something that’s beyond the ability of a forum post here.
Formula1.com also give a helpful count clock for all sessions.

mat205125

17,790 posts

228 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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On current form, I can't see how Red Bull won't win this, with it being most likely a Max win.

The race for a potential podium between Mercedes, Alpine and McLaren will be most interesting in Holland.

I'm still hopeful of an Alonso podium and an outside chance of a win before the end of the season.

paulguitar

30,414 posts

128 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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mat205125 said:
I'm still hopeful of an Alonso podium and an outside chance of a win before the end of the season.
Optimistic!

mat205125

17,790 posts

228 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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paulguitar said:
mat205125 said:
I'm still hopeful of an Alonso podium and an outside chance of a win before the end of the season.
Optimistic!
Always wink

Circumstances and situations can always align to give outside chances an opportunity.

Pflanzgarten

5,783 posts

40 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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mat205125 said:
paulguitar said:
mat205125 said:
I'm still hopeful of an Alonso podium and an outside chance of a win before the end of the season.
Optimistic!
Always wink

Circumstances and situations can always align to give outside chances an opportunity.
Depends on how susceptible Ocon is to a bribe wink

honda_exige

7,197 posts

221 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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For any fans of The Office USA rofl


suffolk009

6,503 posts

180 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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I just hope for a race worth watching.

abzmike

10,406 posts

121 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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honda_exige said:
For any fans of The Office USA rofl

Well they are just about level on comedy value this season.

Stealthracer

8,060 posts

193 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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I predict yet another borefest up at the front.

Keep watching the midfield in the hope of some action.

DanielSan

19,474 posts

182 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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It's hard not to vote for/expect a Verstappen win again this weekend but you never know. Ferrari might have the pace and not balls up the strategy...

SmoothCriminal

5,486 posts

214 months

Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Agree with the 80% that Max will win.

I really think he will beat Michaels record of the most wins in a season.