Alonso also discussed his strategy for the afternoon. “In the afternoon we will have to put ourselves in high-temperature mode to survive.
I will have to stay in the points where I am strong and, in the others, try to lose as little as possible.
If I get the pole in Assen, it will be a great joy, because it is not the best circuit for me, but, if I don't achieve it, I will try to be as high as possible because it will give me strength for the race.”
Off the track, the ANWB roadside assistance deployment managed traffic and technical problems for traveling spectators. They set up support vehicles and motorcycles behind the main grandstand.
“Think for example of flat tires, lost keys, a chain coming off, or broken lights,” said an unnamed ANWB employee.
Local campsites reported managing overnight weather conditions without major issues.
“It was a bit restless, but in the end I just slept, you know,” said Sebastiaan, owner of TT Camping De Veteraan.
Other nearby campgrounds experienced minor damage to temporary structures due to rain and thunderstorms. Guests remained positive.
“Everything is still standing, we had no problems. A bit of rain and thunder.
Oh well, it provided some cooling,” said an unnamed guest at TT Camping De Haar.
Media logistics around the venue required community assistance after equipment vehicles encountered technical difficulties before the events.
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“If someone thinks: gosh, how nice, then please get in touch,” said Kim Stellingwerf, house photographer.
