Formula 1 roars back into action this weekend as the summer break gives way to the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. With championship battles intensifying, fresh upgrades arriving and Max Verstappen facing his home crowd, the second half of the season promises plenty of fireworks.

Check out our first batch of pictures from Thursday's media day.

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