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Kimi Antonelli Leads Lando Norris in Dutch GP Practice at Zandvoort
Antonelli posted a 1:12.949 lap, with Norris and Russell within 0.13 seconds as teams prepared for sprint qualifying.
- On Friday at Zandvoort, F1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped the sole practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix, clocking 1:12.949. The Mercedes driver led Lando Norris and George Russell ahead of Sprint Qualifying.
- Liam Lawson replaced the injured Isack Hadjar at Red Bull for the weekend, while Yuki Tsunoda returned to the 22-driver field for Racing Bulls. These lineup adjustments accompanied aggressive development pushes from McLaren and Ferrari challenging Mercedes.
- Less than three-tenths of a second separated the top five drivers, showcasing tight competition. Max Verstappen finished 11th after announcing a long-term contract extension to remain with Red Bull until at least 2030.
- Sprint Qualifying for Saturday's 24-lap dash gets under way at 3.30 p.m. BST, forcing teams to finalize setups within the limited 60-minute practice window. Drivers must refine performance after this morning's damp-to-dry session.
- Antonelli defends a 50-point championship lead over Lewis Hamilton amid unpredictable weather and rival upgrades at the Dutch dunes. The driver, who turns 20 next week, faces a critical test of his dominance.
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Kimi Antonelli Leads the Way in Opening Practice at Zandvoort as F1 Bids Farewell to the Dutch Grand Prix
Formula 1 returned to action at the iconic Zandvoort circuit, and it was championship leader Kimi Antonelli who set the early benchmark, topping the opening practice session for what is set to be an emotional and historic Dutch Grand Prix weekend. Aboard his Mercedes, the teenager stopped the clocks with a best lap of 1:12.948 to lead the field around the flowing, banked layout of the seaside track. Antonelli's advantage was a healthy one, with …
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