Dutch Grand Prix FP2: Lando Norris Leads McLaren 1-3
Lando Norris led a strong McLaren charge, topping the second free practice session for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. His teammate Oscar Piastri secured third, sandwiching Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin in second place.
Why it matters
McLaren's impressive pace, particularly on a challenging circuit like Zandvoort, indicates their potential competitiveness for qualifying and the race. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished fifth, over half a second off Norris's pace, suggesting a tighter battle at the front.
The details
Norris posted a best time of 1:09.890s, the only driver to dip below the 1:10 mark. Fernando Alonso was just 0.087s behind, demonstrating Aston Martin's single-lap potential, while Oscar Piastri was a mere 0.002s further back.
- Top 5 Results:
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- Lando Norris (McLaren): 1:09.890s
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- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin): +0.087s
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- Oscar Piastri (McLaren): +0.089s
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- George Russell (Mercedes): +0.384s
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- Max Verstappen (Red Bull): +0.588s
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Notable performances included Yuki Tsunoda in seventh for Red Bull and Franco Colapinto, an Alpine development driver, surprisingly in ninth. Lewis Hamilton, now with Ferrari, placed sixth.
What's next
Teams will analyze the data from this session to fine-tune their setups ahead of the final practice session and qualifying. McLaren's strong showing has set the stage for an intriguing battle for pole position on Saturday.