BWT Alpine F1 Team previews the fifteenth race weekend of the 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Dutch Grand Prix.
Drivers Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso and Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer share their thoughts on the fifteenth race of the season at Zandvoort.
Otmar Szafnauer: "Last year, the Dutch Grand Prix was a highlight of the season, as it brought something a little bit different to the calendar. Above all, it's a great race for the fans, who create a fantastic atmosphere and that only makes racing even more enjoyable. It will be interesting to see how the event has improved since last year. The on-track racing was great last season with overtaking possible around the lap. Our target is to be in the mix for points again and aim to have a similar, if not better, result than we did last weekend in Belgium and extend our lead in fourth place in the Constructors' Championship. There's a long way to go in the season but being consistently strong is at the top of our priority list."
Esteban Ocon: "It's great to come back to such a historical circuit like Zandvoort. Of course, the sport made a comeback to The Netherlands last year and I also raced there in DTM in 2016 so I know the circuit and enjoy driving it for sure. The contrast between Zandvoort and Spa is huge. We go from long and flowing laps to a much shorter and very twisty track. It's a cool circuit, really undulating, fast and flowing which requires a huge amount of focus and commitment. The setting is also pretty spectacular, being right on the beach, and it is also very close to Amsterdam which is always a cool and vibrant city to visit. And the fans really put on a great show, the atmosphere all weekend is electric."
Fernando Alonso: "Zandvoort is a fun place to visit. We have only been there once before, but it's now obviously much bigger thanks in part to the rise of Max [Verstappen]. The whole atmosphere and buzz from the Dutch fans reminds me a little of the early 2000s when the Spanish fans really fell in love with the sport. The atmosphere is really great and I'm sure we will experience the same thing again this weekend. It's a double header but we are excited to get back in the car especially after the team's performance in Spa also with the fastest pit stop."
2022 Dutch Grand Prix Factfile:
- The grid for the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix was Spain's best-ever in the history of Formula 1, with Fernando Alonso starting third and Carlos Sainz first.
• Fernando has nine consecutive top ten race finishes, with the highest position being fifth recorded at Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps. It's a run only bettered by Championship leader Max Verstappen.
• Esteban Ocon has also raced at Zandvoort in the DTM in 2016. Shortly after, he joined Manor in Formula 1 for the remainder of the season.
• The team have finished with double points in four races in a row, a run dating back to the Austrian Grand Prix.
• Both Alpine drivers scored at last year's Dutch Grand Prix, with Fernando finishing in sixth and Esteban ninth.
• The first-ever Dutch Grand Prix was in 1952.
• Renault-powered cars have had one win, four podiums, and four poles, one fastest lap, and 39 points in the Netherlands.
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