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Russell: Zandvoort race is for Verstappen

George Russell says the Dutch Grand Prix's return next season will be great for the home crowd and Max Verstappen, but not for racing. Liberty Media recently announced that the event at Zandvoort will return to the calendar in 2020 for the first time in 35 years, as they look to capatalise on Verstappen's surge in popularity and the army of fans who follow him around the circuits. But, while Williams driver Russell admits it's great to give those fans and Verstappen a home race, he also believes the event will be 'just like Monaco' with no overtaking, making it 'nigh-on impossible to race'. 'I love Zandvoort. For pure tracks just to drive, it's probably in my top five favourites in the...
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