[2] Irina Sidorkova's coronavirus test result at the previous round turned out to be a false positive, and the Russian was let back into the field in time for Zandvoort.

Because she fell behind Fabienne Wohlwend, who was due to start last following a crash in qualifying, the Brazilian was sent to the back of the grid.

Having initially pulled away from Powell and Chadwick on the opening lap, polesitter and Spa winner Emma Kimiläinen was slowly reeled in by the pair of Brits – and Powell made an unconventional yet successful move for the lead at turn 10, with Chadwick following her compatriot through for second half a lap later at Tarzan.

Hawkins however had failed to keep in contact with Nerea Martí ahead and began to form a train behind.

Alice Powell claimed her third win of the season ahead of Jamie Chadwick in second – the result placing the two drivers level on 109 points at the top of the standings.