P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell edged a tight contest to head the timesheets as Mercedes and McLaren stole a march in the second practice session at Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix. The rain that disrupted proceedings during the opening practice hour had subsided as the bright sunshine that had been expected made an appearance at Zandvoort. However, the […]
The opening practice hour at Zandvoort saw rain disrupting proceedings, but the bright sunshine eventually appeared. Several top names, including Russell and Perez, faced challenges at Turn 1, with Hulkenberg’s Haas spinning into the wall due to locked rear wheels. Mercedes’ Russell dominated the session, followed closely by Piastri and Hamilton placing third. Norris, Verstappen, and Alonso secured the fourth, fifth, and sixth positions, respectively. Magnussen, Leclerc, and Albon completed the top 10, while Sauber’s struggles continued with Zhou Guanyu and Esteban Ocon finishing in 16th and 17th places. Sainz and Hulkenberg were at the bottom due to a gearbox issue and a challenging spin, respectively.
