Norris Leads McLaren One-Two in Dutch GP FP1 at Zandvoort

Lando Norris led McLaren to a strong start at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, setting the fastest time in the first practice session and edging out his championship-leading teammate Oscar Piastri, who was second fastest. The session was marked by challenging windy and dusty conditions at Zandvoort, causing several drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Yuki Tsunoda, and Kimi Antonelli, to spin or go off track, with Antonelli's incident triggering a red flag and ending his session early. Aston Martin showed promising pace, with Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso finishing third and fourth respectively, while Max Verstappen struggled, placing sixth and nearly a second off the pace despite being the home favorite. Ferrari had a difficult session, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing well down the order in 14th and 15th place. McLaren’s performance suggests they remain the team to beat post-summer break, setting up a compelling battle for the Drivers’ Championship as the season resumes at Verstappen’s home race. The weather forecast also hints at rain for later sessions, potentially affecting track conditions and strategies.