P1racenews AI automatic summary:
McLaren driver Lando Norris set the fastest time during first practice at a windy Zandvoort, during a limited spell of dry running. Heavy rain fell during the build-up to the one-hour session, with several drivers staying in the garages, while strong gales buffeted the circuit throughout running. The track surface dried sufficiently for slick tyres […]
Heavy rain fell at the start of the one-hour session, causing several drivers to remain in the garages. Strong gales continued to buffet the circuit throughout the session. As conditions improved, Lando Norris took the lead before Max Verstappen moved to the front. However, Norris reasserted his dominance by finishing 0.201s ahead of Verstappen with a time of 1:12.322. McLaren is introducing a major update package to close the gap of 42 points with Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship. Lewis Hamilton finished third, facing challenges due to traffic. Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was the fastest Medium-shod runner in fourth place, followed by George Russell and Alex Albon. Williams introduced a significant upgrade package to reduce the FW46’s weight. Oscar Piastri finished seventh, with Robert Shwartzman making his FP1 debut in 16th position for Sauber.
