Motor racing-COVID in the rear-view mirror as Zandvoort fans cheer on Verstappen


Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - September 4, 2021 General view as fans are seen in the stands during practice REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw

ZANDVOORT (Reuters) - As 70,000 Max Verstappen fans made their way to the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix at the small beach resort of Zandvoort this weekend, COVID-19 and social distancing seemed almost like a distant memory.

Even though Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen had to pull out of the race after a positive COVID-19 test, fans on Saturday said the virus was the last thing on their minds.

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