Race and classic pictures

‘Dankjewel, Zandvoort’: Verstappen's one-off lid for final home GP

For his last-ever home Grand Prix next week at Zandvoort, Max Verstappen pays a heartfelt – and aesthetically artistic – homage to his Dutch heritage.

The Red Bull has opted for a striking, one-off helmet design that swaps his usual bold palette for the classic elegance of traditional Delftware ceramics.

Featuring intricate floral patterns and ornate blue detailing along the base, the design seamlessly blends the motif and Red Bull branding with Verstappen’s signature lion crowning the top. It is a masterful fusion of high-speed culture and timeless tradition.

As Zandvoort circuit prepares to bid farewell to the F1 calendar after this season, the local hero took to social media to share the tribute with his millions of fans, captioning the reveal: "For my last home race. Dankjewel Zandvoort."

The milestone lid stands as a heartfelt thank-you to an unforgettable venue and an iconic era of Dutch racing history, setting the stage for an unforgettable final act on home soil.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

Recent Posts

Italian GP: Saturday's action in pictures

Saturday was a shocker at the Temple of Speed, where Pierre Gasly authored an electrifying…

2 hours ago

Hamilton slams ‘pretty bad’ Ferrari execution in Monza qualifying

Lewis Hamilton has once again been left to rue Ferrari’s execution after a frustrating qualifying…

2 hours ago

Piastri hit with three-place grid drop for Italian GP

Oscar Piastri’s Italian Grand Prix weekend has taken a predictable turn after the Italian Grand…

3 hours ago

‘Done over by Max’: Wolff blames Verstappen for lost Monza pole

A front-row starting position at Monza usually offers reason to celebrate, but Mercedes boss Toto…

4 hours ago

Gasly: Monza pole finally caps ‘nine years of trying’

Magic repeated itself on Saturday at the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza, as Alpine's Pierre Gasly…

5 hours ago

Italian GP: Gasly conquers maiden F1 pole with Monza shocker!

Pierre Gasly produced a sensational qualifying upset at Monza, claiming the first pole position of…

5 hours ago