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Lando Norris topped a mixed-weather first practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen. Practice started on a soaking-wet circuit after rain had doused the track in the lead-up …
Lando Norris set the fastest time in a mixed-weather first practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen. The session began on a wet track due to rain, with few cars initially venturing out. Nico Hulkenberg struggled with the challenging conditions, running off the road multiple times. Verstappen eventually topped the timesheets after the sun came out, prompting a switch to intermediate tires. Norris then shone on slick tires to claim the fastest lap ahead of Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Carlos Sainz impressed as the top Ferrari driver, while Alex Albon and Oscar Piastri rounded out the top six. Lance Stroll and Sergio Perez faced traffic issues, while Charles Leclerc and Yuki Tsunoda had difficulty with clean laps.
