George Russell
George Russell

2025 F1 Dutch Grand Prix practice as it happened

Recap Friday practice at the 2025 F1 Dutch Grand Prix

29 Aug 2025
14:57
FP2 starts shortly

The rain is holding off for now so expect a busy start to FP2.

14:41
What happened in FP1?

A dominant session from the two McLarens, with Lando Norris setting the pace ahead of Oscar Piastri.

It was an unusual session as Aston Martin were second-fastest. Lance Stroll was in third ahead of Fernando Alonso in fourth. 

14:36
We're building up to FP2 now

Second practice at Zandvoort kicks off in just over 20 minutes.

13:58
Will McLaren's policy cause fireworks?

McLaren “putting two sides of the garage against each other” with F1 policy

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
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13:48
An intriguing question that hasn't been asked before...

Awkward question about Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez should get Cadillac thinking

Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez
Valtteri Bottas, Sergio Perez
13:47
Max Verstappen's strange incident debated

Max Verstappen causes confusion with “very unusual” Turn 1 off at F1 Dutch GP

Max Verstappen's car off at Turn 1
Max Verstappen's car off at Turn 1
12:41
FP1 results

Norris on top ahead of Piastri in Zandvoort FP1

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
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12:37
Verstappen off at T1
Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen
12:34
Verstappen has gone off

Verstappen has run off the track at Turn 1 after completing a practice start. 

12:32
Top 10

Norris, Piastri, Stroll, Alonso, Albon, Verstappen, Russell, Sainz, Bortoleto and Gasly.

12:31
Chequered flag

Norris ahead of Piastri at the top of the timesheets.

Lando Norris topped FP1
Lando Norris topped FP1
12:25
Into the final five minutes

Norris leads Piastri, Stroll, Alonso, Albon, Verstappen, Russell, Sainz, Bortoleto and Gasly. 

12:21
Stroll on the move

Stroll moves into third, just ahead of Alonso to make it an Aston Martin 3-4. 

12:20
Leclerc radio

"My opinion is that we should focus about what we are doing now. We are miles off. Like, miles off."

12:17
Poor session for Ferrari

Leclerc and Hamilton are out of the top 10 currently. 14th and 15th, respectively.

12:12
Into the final 20 minutes

Norris, Piastri, Alonso, Albon, Verstappen, Russell, Stroll, Sainz, Bortoleto and Gasly. 

12:06
Good time from Alonso

Alonso slots into third, 0.5s off the pace set by Norris. 

12:03
Ferrari

Slow laps form the Ferrari duo. Leclerc and Hamilton are 1.6s off the pace on the softs. 

12:01
30 minutes on the clock

Norris, Piastri, Verstappen, Russell, Stroll, Albon, Hadjar, Alonso, Sainz and Hulkenberg.

12:00
Piastri

Piastri improves but he's 0.4s off Norris' pace. 

11:59
Mighty lap from Norris

Norris sets a 1m10.278s to go 1.5s ahead of Piastri. 

11:55
Piastri takes top spot

Piastri is still running on the mediums, 0.192s ahead of Verstappen.

11:54
Verstappen on the softs

A 1m11.986s for Verstappen on the softs. 

11:51
Session back underway

Norris improves to third-fastest, just over a tenth off the pace. 

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