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The Dutchman received a one-place grid penalty after qualifying on pole but took the lead from Mercedes' George Russell at the start.

It dropped his Red Bull from pole position behind the Briton on the grid.

There have been power cuts in the area after strong winds and falling trees caused damage to the electricity grid.

He thinks that difficulties getting grid connections for rapid charging stations is also a "critical barrier" to expanding the network.

There is a further qualifying session later that day to set the grid for the grand prix.