The sheer scale of the support for local hero Max Verstappen can be intimidating to overseas visitors of fans of other drivers, and Zandvoort is keen to avoid the sort of harassment issues that were reported in Austria last year.
The Red Bull Ring issues prompted the F1 organisation and race promoters to clamp down on unruly or intimidating behaviour, and led to the Drive it Out campaign, which also encompasses social media abuse.
Dutch GP director Imre van Leeuwen has said special measures will in force at the event this year, including a designated place for fans to report any issues or bad experiences that they might encounter, which is one of the requirements set by Drive it Out.
“The first year, we only had Dutchies because of COVID,” van Leeuwen told Autosport. “So it started like that. But I would be really disappointed in our fans if, as a Ferrari or Lewis Hamilton fan, you wouldn't feel safe.
“That's totally unacceptable and we won't let it happen. We cannot tolerate it, and we will take people's tickets away.
“Everybody should feel welcome. We need drivers to compete, otherwise there's no race. If we only have Max racing around it wouldn't be F1!”
Source: Autosport