This is a famous old circuit that’s just been overhauled for F1. Being on the coast and right by the North Sea, it can get very windy and it’s quite common for the track to have a sprinkling of sand on it. That presents an unusual challenge!
I’m a 17-year-old racing driver from the Czech Republic. I’m on a mission to get to the top in motorsport. Formula One is my ultimate goal.
In 2020, I’m pushing to win the Formula Renault Eurocup Championship with the R-ace GP squad.
And I’m proud to be able to benefit from the support of the Sauber Academy – a prestigious driver development programme that is bidding to shape the world champions of the future.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | 7 | 193.77 | 10 | 1:47.627 |
| Race 1 | 9 | 176.69 | 17 | 1:49.103 |
| Qualifying 2 | 15 | 192.55 | 9 | 1:48.309 |
| Race 2 | 14 | 162.87 | 16 | 1:48.881 |
"The pace was good in the race. I was able to make some moves and finish in the points, which was positive."
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | 12 | 174.5 | 7 | 1:41.259 |
| Race 1 | DNF | 173.5 | 12 | 1:41.808 |
| Qualifying 2 | 10 | 175.3 | 10 | 1:40.771 |
| Race 2 | DNF | 172.5 | 4 | 1:42.437 |
This is a very famous circuit, but it’s a difficult one because it has so many corners. There’s a real mix of high- and low-speed turns and that makes it hard to get a good lap. There’s definitely no room for error.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | 9 | 159.7 | 6 | 1:55.789 |
| Race 1 | 8 | 158.3 | 17 | 1:56.480 |
| Qualifying 2 | 8 | 160.4 | 6 | 1:55.286 |
| Race 2 | 11 | 156.263 | 17 | 1:56.263 |
I’ve only raced at this track once before. But I do know you need to have a good flow through the first section of the circuit to be fast. You need to be at one with your car and be confident in what you’re doing.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | 8 | 168.2 | 9 | 1:34.353 |
| Race 1 | 8 | 166.9 | 21 | 1:34.741 |
| Qualifying 2 | 11 | 168.6 | 9 | 1:34.171 |
| Race 2 | DNF | - | 5 | 1:35.968 |
This will be my first experience of this track. It’s a rhythmical circuit that has many corner variations which change from high to low speed. That means you need to have a balanced view of each corner to get your entry and exit right.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This is a famous old circuit that’s just been overhauled for F1. Being on the coast and right by the North Sea, it can get very windy and it’s quite common for the track to have a sprinkling of sand on it. That presents an unusual challenge!
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This is a circuit that has everything. The first sector is high speed, the second is medium and the third is low. That means it’s really important to factor how your tyres will come in.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This is where you can show how big your balls really are! This is a super high-speed circuit and it’s beautiful. The run through ‘Eau Rouge’ is magical and it really tickles you when you take it flat for the first time.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This isn’t one of my favourite venues. When I raced there last year it was very cold and rainy. It’s quite a low grip track and I found it hard to get the tyres to work properly in the past. That’s not a combination that gives you much confidence.
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This is a track that I don’t look forward to racing on. For me, it has no character and I honestly find the configuration a bit dull. Last year I was flipped over at Turn One so this isn’t a track that holds particularly good memories for me!
| Event | Position | KPH | Laps | Best lap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifying 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Qualifying 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Race 2 | - | - | - | - |
This is a futuristic circuit from the outside and it looks amazing. But I don’t find it too enjoyable to race on. The layout is simple and I don’t really find it much of a challenge from the driving side. It doesn’t give you a buzz like other tracks.
