P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris led a dominant McLaren effort in the opening Dutch Grand Prix practice after F1’s summer break, as Max Verstappen went off after the chequered flag
Lando Norris displayed impressive speed in leading the first practice at the Dutch Grand Prix post-2025 F1 summer break, while hometown hero Max Verstappen got stuck in the gravel trap in a strange incident after the session. Verstappen had a difficult session, finishing in sixth place, almost a second behind the pace-setter Norris, with his teammate Tsunoda struggling as well. In contrast, Norris and McLaren had a smooth session, with the Brit showing strong form and outpacing his teammate Piastri by almost three tenths. McLaren’s performance stood out, with their main rivals – Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari – lagging behind, allowing midfield teams like Aston Martin and Williams to shine. Apart from Verstappen, George Russell had a challenging session in his Mercedes, ending up in seventh place, over a second adrift of Norris.
