Antonelli quickest ahead of Norris in sole Dutch GP practice
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in the only practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Mercedes team-mate George Russell. The session began on a damp track before conditions improved enough for drivers to switch from intermediate tyres to slicks.
Antonelli led the way in the sole practice session for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort as Formula 1 returned from its summer break. The Mercedes driver finished just ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris, with George Russell third in the other Mercedes.
According to reported lap times, Antonelli set a 1:12.949 and was the only driver to dip below 1:13, while Norris recorded a 1:13.070. The session started with the circuit still damp, prompting early running on intermediate tyres before the improving conditions allowed the field to move onto slicks.
Nico Hülkenberg was reported as the first driver to head out, driving for Audi. Antonelli, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, Esteban Ocon and Russell were among those who soon followed on intermediates before the track continued to dry.
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