Verstappen to party in Zandvoort? 'Not for me'
21:43, 28 Aug 2025
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This weekend, the penultimate edition of the Dutch GP is on the schedule. For the fans, it's a big orange party, and according to an F1 colleague, it is for Max Verstappen too.
The Formula 1 summer break is over, and the next Grand Prix on the calendar is the Dutch GP. The race weekend in the Netherlands is always characterised by a lot of Max Verstappen fans in orange. The atmosphere is always good with lots of music and fun.
Is the Dutch GP also a big party for Verstappen?
Max Verstappen confirmed this, too. During the media day in the Dutch seaside resort, he explained how he can enjoy the Dutch fans. “Definitely brings a smile on my face, when I’m driving or even driving out of the pit box. Seeing that amount of orange always is very special."
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According to the Red Bull Racing driver, the weekend in Zandvoort is more than just a race. "It's not only about the driving – it's quite a bit of a party going on those three days.”
F1 colleague and good friend Gabriel Bortoleto then joked that for Verstappen, it's not all about the driving. “It’s more of a party for you,” the Sauber driver said.
“Unfortunately, not for me,” Verstappen responded. “They always seem to have a great time, and I think that's also very important when you come to a Grand Prix,” said the Dutchman.
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