Photos: Formula 1 party in Zandvoort: Max Verstappen along with Hamilton | motorsports

The stands at the Zandvoort circuit early Friday were filled with visitors to the Dutch Grand Prix. By 11 am, tens of thousands of people had already taken their assigned seats. They are waiting for their first free practice starting at 11:30 AM. The vast majority of people wear orange clothes.

They gathered at the entrance to look at the oncoming drivers. They saw Max Verstappen arrive on a motorbike. German Sebastian Vettel arrived by bicycle, the mode of transportation promoted by the organization. 40% of Zandvoort visitors are expected to come by bike.

After 36 years, Formula 1 is back on track in the dunes, which have been completely renovated and modernized. The last race was in 1985, and the Austrian Niki Lauda won.

Visitors to the Dutch Grand Prix arrive at Zandvoort aan Zee train station.

Visitors to the Dutch Grand Prix arrive at Zandvoort aan Zee train station.

The influx of people into the ring is reminiscent of the well-known Orange rallies around the Netherlands' international matches.

The influx of people into the ring is reminiscent of the well-known Orange rallies around the Netherlands’ international matches.

A farmers' protest was organized at the entrance to the Arena Park in the morning.

A farmers’ protest was organized at the entrance to the Arena Park in the morning.

Max Verstappen was carried to the track by scooter.

Max Verstappen was carried to the track by scooter.

The stands were already full before the first free practice.

The stands were already full before the first free practice.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc arrived, how could it be otherwise, in a Ferrari.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc arrived, how could it be otherwise, in a Ferrari.

Max Verstappen drives through the pit lane.

Max Verstappen drives through the pit lane.

Max Verstappen during his first free practice session at Zandvoort.

Max Verstappen during his first free practice session at Zandvoort.

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