P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris went quickest in the wet-to-dry Dutch Grand Prix free practice 1 session at Zandvoort as F1 returned from the summer break.
Lando Norris topped FP1 for the Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in challenging weather conditions at Zandvoort. The session saw treacherous conditions gradually improving, leading to a thrilling battle among the drivers to lower the best lap time. Several drivers encountered scary moments due to extreme wind conditions from the North Sea. Pierre Gasly took an early lead in the session, highlighting the challenging winds on the circuit. As track conditions evolved, Norris set an impressive lap time of 1:17.367, almost three seconds faster than the nearest competitor. George Russell and Oscar Piastri also showcased strong performances during the session, setting the stage for an exciting race weekend.
