That we returned from the summer break to a largely wet weekend on the Dutch coastline felt appropriate, but you never let it dampen your spirits, partying from start to finish in Zandvoort.

The stormy weather added plenty of excitement and uncertainty throughout the weekend, and you reacted accordingly across social media as we raced to our third double-points finish in the last four races.

With the Italian Grand Prix coming up this weekend, we’ll not have to wait long to see Lando and Oscar back on track, but for those of you who cannot bear to wait even a few days, let’s re-live the Dutch Grand Prix through your eyes in our social media wrap-up.

We’ll be in touch, @benj182.

Future @McLarenF1 driver here?? @LandoNorris watch out @ZBrownCEO give us a call #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/7p0FDHHLPo

— Benjamin Tampin (@benj182) August 22, 2023

Of course not, @GBrown84. Just have it back to us in time for Monza!

You don’t mind if I borrow this do you @McLarenF1 #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/jjnnJhw4Va

— Gemma (@GBrown84) August 25, 2023

Right back at you! It was great to see so many of you at the circuit.

@landonorris @mclaren great job today. It was so exciting seeing you at the track again :D I can’t wait for the next two days!!!!#fanslikenoother #mclarencreator #dutchGP pic.twitter.com/STeGqU1AeL

— toiletweeb (@t0iletweeb) August 25, 2023

I’m here to support you all weekend, team! 🧡🧡🧡🧡 pic.twitter.com/mtxIW9pll9

— Katy (@KatyHolmes_) August 25, 2023

Where’s Waldo, but make it Where's the Papaya Army. Who else can spot themselves?

I spot myself 👀

— 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 ♡ (@heeyashley) August 25, 2023

Did anyone else notice that we experienced a bit of rain?

i had no idea pic.twitter.com/eMzlCLlC2R

— M I K (@hagelslagnorris) August 26, 2023

We appreciate the sentiment, but that’s not helping @minimadclaire…

Sending you Brisbane winter sunshine to lift your mood. 😎☀️Good luck 𝖙𝖊𝖆𝖒 🫶 @ZBrownCEO @LandoNorris #LN4 @OscarPiastri #OP81 🧡🧡🩵 #DutchGP #fanslikenoother #believeinmclaren pic.twitter.com/AsaAuKx2Jo

— Clairebear (@minimadclaire) August 26, 2023

When it is wet and windy outside, that calls for a cosy quali, wrapped up inside in the warm.

Snuggled up in bed ready to cheer on @McLarenF1 @OscarPiastri @LandoNorris in FP3 & Quali 🙌🙌🙌 Good luck team! You’ve got this 👊🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡#McLaren #OP81 #LN4 #BelieveInMcLaren #PapayaPride #ForeverForward #F1 #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/mALbKhIpcU

— Andrea🧡🏎🇦🇺🧡 (@Andreadn34) August 26, 2023

Lando produced another phenomenal qualifying performance sealing P2 for a spot alongside Max Verstappen on the front row.

@McLarenF1 oh what a qualifying session that was 😎😎🧡🧡 what an incredible drive by both #LN4 & #OP81. So proud of our @McLarenF1 team 🙌🙌 #FansLikeNoOther

— Keith 🧡👨🏻‍🦽Papa(aya) Wheelchair Godfather (@MewesKeith) August 26, 2023

Another terrific job by @McLarenF1. I feel more positive about the team than I have for a very long time. Upgrades seem to be the real deal, new wind tunnel complete. You can see the renewed positivity in the team. So different from the beginning of the season!#FansLikeNoOther

— Jeff Kirk (@JeffreyNKirk) August 26, 2023

P2 BABY

— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) August 26, 2023

He had earned a rest, to be fair…

@LandoNorris wake up you got P2! #FansLikeNoOther @McLarenF1 pic.twitter.com/ekiRWunB4U

— hayley ♡ (@formulahayls) August 26, 2023

On the other side of the garage, our impressive Aussie rookie added another top 10 start to his tally.

Well done Team. Fantastic qualifying

— Sarah (@smceneaneyirl) August 26, 2023

Admit it, who else was crying happy tears over this?

Maybe one of the best story of the year ! Nice to meet you Wolf 🙌🏻🧡 Thank you @McLarenF1 to invited him ! #TeamLikeNoOther #FansLikeNoOther 🧡🧡🧡 https://t.co/EMRm80OsQR

— Tony HANKIN (@OneEyesOfRacing) August 27, 2023

Who can blame him?

Max is a secret McLaren fan 🤭🤭

— Alan Sabatino (@AlanSabatino) August 27, 2023

Why didn’t we know about this activity during the summer break?!

Went to the Crayola experience today for my daughter’s birthday. Got to make custom labeled crayons so I had to make some papaya orange Lando and Oscar souvenirs. #mclarenF1 #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/2PuYwTj7ng

— Jake (@jakebdb56) August 27, 2023

Painting the Netherlands papaya.

Supporting you from the track today! 😍🧡 pic.twitter.com/L7Hsz8Ppc7

— Lena ღ (@itss_lena) August 27, 2023

goodluck today team!!🧡🫶🏻 @McLarenF1 pic.twitter.com/LObtxJOLmg

— isa was in zandvoort!!🇳🇱🇳🇱 (@_isasmit) August 27, 2023

The party never stops 😎🤩

— Dr Ameya Kale (@DrAmeyaKale) August 27, 2023

Due to heavy rainfall at the start of the race, Lando and Oscar fell to P12 and P16, respectively, but reacted excellently and began to fight back through the order with a series of exciting overtakes.

This @McLarenF1 is on fire 🔥 🏎️🧡👍 #DutchGP #FansLikeNoOther

— Nathan 🧡🩶🏎️🩶🧡 (@Nathanings) August 26, 2023

Huge love for these overtakes.

— Andy (@AndyRobinson100) August 27, 2023

PREACH.

I never get tired to say: OSCAR PIASTRI IS THE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR #DutchGP #FansLikeNoOther

— Lu (@savsjosh) August 27, 2023

The rain continued to fall, but both drivers kept pushing as Lando secured P7 and Oscar P9 in a thrilling Dutch Grand Prix.

Thank you for the beautiful moments yesterday. It was amazing to see you close 🥰 pic.twitter.com/o6lNCLyD2H

— Robin Smit (@RobinSmit1998) August 27, 2023

That was eventful pic.twitter.com/flJp0XoDFj

— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 27, 2023

It was awesome. What a birthday. 🙏🏻🥹🧡 pic.twitter.com/ZVwfQTJ3OW

— Alina 🏁 (@alinaxshr) August 27, 2023

Let’s bring that same energy to Monza. We’ll be back racing in less than a week!

Get ready for The Temple of Speed! 🏎️💨🏆#F1 #ItalianGP 🇮🇹#McLarenF1

— TheAceMaker🐧💥🤖 (@TheAceMaker) August 28, 2023

Get ready for The Temple of Speed! 🏎️💨🏆#F1 #ItalianGP 🇮🇹#McLarenF1

— TheAceMaker🐧💥🤖 (@TheAceMaker) August 28, 2023

See you there, Papaya Army! Hopefully with a little less rain…