Max Verstappen: Jubilee of the Orange Army in Spielberg despite worries!

Max Verstappen: Jubilee of the Orange Army in Spielberg despite worries!

Spielberg, Österreich - At the Formula 1 race in Spielberg on June 13, 2025, Max Verstappen is celebrated of up to 50,000 Dutch fans. These fans, who are known as the "Orange Army", not only ensure a lively atmosphere, but also cause record sales at the beer stands. Krone reports that there are worries about Verstappen before the race, since he is not allowed to collect penalty points in Montreal. If a starting ban threatens to him, this could have a negative impact on his fans in Spielberg, which might be able to cancel their trip.

Max Verstappen, who is again in the spotlight at the age of 27, is expected to hold back in Montreal so as not to endanger his second home race in Zandvoort. The grandstand in Austria was mostly colored orange, and the fans wore T-shirts and swiveled flags with the number #33 that stands for Verstappen. Essential Sports emphasizes that the fan base has grown strongly and have a significant influence on sport and its supporters.

community and identification

The color orange, the national color of the Netherlands, symbolizes the strong identification of the fans with their driver. Verstappen is the first Dutchman who won a Formula 1 race (2016 at the Grand Prix of Spain) and holds the record as the youngest racing winner in the history of Formula 1. Despite the setbacks in the last two races, Verstappen remains optimistic and thanks his fans for their support. The Belgian GP also promises an overnight number of orange.

The fan base of Formula 1 grows worldwide, which is underpinned by a new initiative. Motorsport.com informs that Formula 1 and the Motorsport Network for 2025 have started, which is already the fourth of its kind. Over 200,000 people took part in previous surveys, which enables insight into the audience behavior, the on-site experiences and favorite drivers and teams.

The survey is online and accessible to fans worldwide, with the participants being given exclusive access to the results. The results are to be published in 2025. This not only strengthens the connection between the fans and Formula 1, but also particularly highlighted the importance of events such as the Grand Prix in Austria.