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2023 F1 Midfield Tales – The Midfield Pounce at the Dutch GP!

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'F 1 Midfield Tales' will be a combination of data and analysis that will aim to dissect the uber-competitive midfield of F1' 2023 Dutch Grand Prix Preface WELCOME BACK !!  The season is back in action and everything seems normal to us fans and enthusiasts. For the restart, the location at which the F1 carnival pitched its tent this week was in 'Max Land'. Yes, Circuit Zandvoort amidst the dunes of North Zandvoort in the Netherlands at the shore of the North Sea was the setting for the Formula 1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2023. This is a unique, the word used in every sense of it, a circuit where the track meanders around the natural dunes to create an undulating experience for the drivers. This is the only track in the current calendar with very steep and prominent bankings, the first at turn 3 and a fast one at turn 14. The lack of straights and medium to high-speed corners makes this a downforce-demanding race track. Here's a track map for your reference: Ther...

2023 F1 Midfield Tales – Turmoil within Alpine but Not on the Track at Spa!

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  ' F1 Midfield Tales' will be a combination of data and analysis that will aim to dissect the uber-competitive midfield of F1' 2023 Belgian Grand Prix Preface For what was the last Grand Prix weekend before the official summer break of the 2023 Formula 1 championship, the speed brigade arrived at the legendary, iconic, awe-inspiring Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. This behemoth of a race track, nestled in the midst of the Belgian Ardennes countryside located in Stavelot, Belgian, was the host for the Formula 1 MSC Cruises Belgian Grand Prix 2023. This track in its different forms has been an imminent part of Formula 1's glorious history. Tales of bravery, heroism and even, sadly, tragedy have been told of this hallowed piece of land. It is a piece of paved road on which every motorsport driver and fans alike have dreamed of driving a capable car through its iconic bends and straights. This is the longest track in the Formula 1 calendar consisting of some neck braking, re...