P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The unforgiving Dutch GP venue Zandvoort bit many a driver during Friday practice of the 2025 edition
The Dutch Grand Prix featured a challenging circuit with low-grip surfaces and gusty winds, leading to a dramatic first day of Formula 1 track action after the summer break.
Kimi Antonelli caused the first red flag of the day in FP1 by beaching his Mercedes in the Turn 9 gravel after a minor lock-up on the front right led to a lack of grip.
Antonelli’s team mate George Russell also went through the gravel in FP1 but managed to rejoin without issues after locking up at the first corner.
Yuki Tsunoda spun his Red Bull through the gravel at a different part of the track just as Antonelli was stranded, but was able to continue with just yellow flags.
Lewis Hamilton had two 360-degree spins during practice, one after a drift out of Turn 1 and the other through Turn 2, highlighting the tricky conditions at Zandvoort.
