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Alonso keeps hoping for Mbappé: Maybe next year

The early career end of Kimi Raikkonen is one of the great topics at the Formula 1 comeback in Zandvoort. But the paddock also has plenty of other conversation. Excursion: Between the two races in Spa and Zandvoort, Mick Schumacher gave himself some fun rounds in the kart. For this, the 22-year-old made a detour to the Michael-Schumacher-Kartcenter in Kerpen, where the career of his father's career begun would have. That was fun, we had a good time, the Schumacher son reported. Because the kart track actually closed, we could do what we wanted, said the Haas pilot. After the mode of the Race of Champions he and his companions were then driven some excretion races. Enjoyment: Sebastian Vettel is looking forward to the next business trip. At the Italy race in Monza in the coming week, the Hesse of his passion for pasta can indulge. Spaghetti Carbonara is my favorite dish, on the Italian style, said the 34-year-old. Do not feel like the Aston-Martin driver on pizza with pineapp...

After 36 years, Formula 1 is back in Zandvoort

The route: Despite the modernization Zandvoort is a course from the old blow. The curtain built in 1948 is one of the shortest in the calendar with a round length of only 4.259 kilometers. And it is fast on the curvy drive through the dunes, which describes some pilot as Irrire. The untypical steep curves are spectacular, especially the Aria Luyendijkkurve shortly before lapenders. For the return of Formula 1, safety had to be increased comprehensively. The location: The course is partly in a nature reserve, which makes it quite controversial. The route leads through the dunes of the North Sea resort Zandvoort , about 30 kilometers away from Amsterdam. The sand, which often blows on the route, represents an additional challenge for drivers and teams. The statistics: After 36 years, Formula 1 is back in Zandvoort, also thanks to the popularity of World Cup candidates max stages. Between 1952 and 1985 the race series guested 30 times at the Dutch North Sea. Record winner is th...