Lando Norris Dominates F1 Dutch GP FP1

Why it matters: Lando Norris started the Dutch Grand Prix weekend strong, topping the first free practice session at Zandvoort. This performance signals McLaren's potential competitiveness after the summer break.The details:Norris set the fastest lap with a 1m 10.278, almost three-tenths quicker than his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished second.Aston Martin's Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso secured third and fourth, though both were over half a second behind Norris.Alex Albon (Williams) and local favorite Max Verstappen (Red Bull) completed the top six.Notably, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finished P15 and P16, indicating a challenging start for their teams.The session saw an early red flag due to Kimi Antonelli beaching his Mercedes just 15 minutes in, limiting his track time.