Updated July 5th, 2020 at 07:36 IST

Coulthard and DJ Oliver Heldens get F1 season party started at Zandvoort

The Red Bull Ring hosts Formula 1's first two races of 2020 - a venue where Coulthard says Max Verstappen will have "a little confidence boost to start the season" following wins for the 22-year-old in 2018 and 2019

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Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and world-famous Dutch DJ Oliver Heldens helped Heineken and motorsport's premier class host an official season-opening party, ahead of the first race of the 2020 campaign, with a virtual music performance from Heldens and the world's first F1 drive-in experience.

The Red Bull Ring hosts Formula 1's first two races of 2020 - a venue where Coulthard says Max Verstappen will have "a little confidence boost to start the season" following wins for the 22-year-old in 2018 and 2019.

Heineken entertained fans on Saturday with a live-streamed performance from globally-acclaimed Heldens, and a Heineken 0.0 drive-in Grand Prix viewing experience in Amsterdam is planned on Sunday.

Heldens showcased his legendary musical catalogue during his performance for Formula 1 fans.

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen starts Sunday's Austrian GP from third on the grid, behind pole-sitter Valtteri Bottas and second-placed Lewis Hamilton, both of Mercedes.

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Published July 5th, 2020 at 07:36 IST