Roosdorp

Herman Roosdorp, the forgotten Dutch F1 driver

With Max Verstappen dominating the Formula One like Michael Schumacher the Formula One is booming in the Netherlands. You would almost forget that there was a time that the Dutch drivers in the Formula One were more a footnote. Who remembers Giedo van der Garde’s drive with the Caterham in 2013 for example? Though during […]

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Dutch

Almost happened two Dutch drivers in 1996

After the 1995 Monaco Grand Prix Simtek went into bankruptcy due to the financial situation of the team. In the aftermath Jos Verstappen lost his seat on the grid as well. Rumours went that Verstappen was in talks with Ligier, McLaren, Sauber and Footwork for a seat in 1996. Eventually Verstappen signed for Footwork Hart. […]

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Racing For Holland

Racing For Holland’s F1 dream

Racing For Holland is well known for it’s involvement in the 24Hours of LeMans where it drove around in the Dome checkered layout. As well the team was active in the FIA Sportscar Challenge and the A1GP series.  The team was founded by Jan Lammers who himself drove around in many series as well in […]

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cancelled

The cancelled Dutch Grand Prix’s

Only a week left and the engines will Vrooooam around the track at Zandvoort. It will be the 37th Dutch Grand Prix that happens at the circuit laying in between the dunes of Zandvoort.  The last two editions were won by Max Verstappen, and probably he will win the 38th edition as well. However, there […]

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