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F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton fights back as champion SPLITS McLarens at Dutch Grand Prix
The second free practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix was interrupted several times, but not due to the expected inclement weather. Lance Stroll crashed his Aston Martin, causing a red flag period for over ten minutes. Isack Hadjar’s virtual safety car stint was short-lived, ending with his car pulling over on team orders. Lewis Hamilton spun but showed improved performance, placing sixth overall after a lackluster FP1. Fernando Alonso’s impressive second-fastest time turned heads, splitting the McLaren pair in FP2. Max Verstappen is the current F1 world champion, clinching his fourth title last year. While Friday’s sessions are complete, FP3 is scheduled for Saturday morning. Mercedes and Ferrari are facing FIA inspections, as both teams will be absent from the Dutch GP. Lewis Hamilton’s struggles continued with a red flag incident in the Grand Prix practice session. Italian media speculate about Ferrari’s options regarding a potential future with Lewis Hamilton.
