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After the Dutch Grand Prix, King Willem-Alexander was very pleased with the way in which the Dutch fans in Zandvoort have positioned themselves towards Lewis Hamilton. According to Willem-Alexander, it was worthy of congratulations.
Lewis Hamilton in Max Verstappen have been very evenly matched this season and are currently engaged in an exciting battle for the world championship. The rivalry between the two peaked during the British Grand Prix, with Verstappen being knocked off the track by Hamilton and missing important points. Hamilton received a penalty from the race management, but still managed to win the race. This caused a lot of anger among the Verstappen fans, who said that the Brit was not to expect a warm welcome in Zandvoort.
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Prior to the Dutch Grand Prix it was feared that the seven-time world champion would be booed by the Dutch public. However, nothing turned out to be less true. Most Dutch people have behaved properly and our king noticed that too. “I certainly sang along with the national anthem,” King Willem-Alexander told after the race Ziggo Sports. “But most of all I was there enjoying the passion of all the people here and the crazy race, of course with a dream winner.”
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King Willem-Alexander proud
Finally, the king has a nice compliment ready for the Dutch who were present at Circuit Zandvoort. “In addition, the Dutch who respected, greeted and appreciated Hamilton for what he can do are also worthy of congratulations. You can really say that it was a sporting event, in which the Netherlands showed its best side.”
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