Dutch Grand Prix awaits special visitors on Sunday

The Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort starts with the first free practice sessions on Friday. Everybody is, of course, looking forward to Sunday, when the race is on the program. On the last day of the weekend, a special visit awaits the sport.

The Dutch Government Information Service announced on Thursday that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will attend the first Formula 1 race at the circuit for 36 years. Besides their presence, they will visit Max Verstappen just before the race, who will be preparing for the GP at that moment.

The news doesn't come as a surprise, as it is known that the king likes to watch motor sports. Moreover, Bernhard van Oranje, who helped make the GP possible, is his nephew, which gives him the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes.

#F1 #DutchGP The Dutch King and Queen will be attending the race on Sunday. #MsportXtra pic.twitter.com/tEF9PYgV3o

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