Dutch Grand Prix FP1 And FP2 Full Results

The Formula 1 circus roared back to life at Zandvoort this Friday for the Dutch Grand Prix 2025, marking the first action on track after the summer break. And boy, did the day deliver some drama and pace! Lando Norris made quite the statement by topping both Free Practice 1 and 2 sessions, firmly stamping McLaren’s authority on this exciting weekend. B

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ut it wasn’t just a one-horse show; Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso added fuel to the fire, splitting the McLarens in FP2 and showing serious pace. Meanwhile, Lance Stroll’s crash in FP2 served as a scary reminder of the sport’s razor-edge risk; thankfully, he escaped unharmed. Let’s dive into the full results and key moments from these sessions.

FP1: Norris Lays Down The Gauntlet

Friday’s first practice kicked off with clear skies and a dry track, perfect to shake off the summer cobwebs. McLaren’s Lando Norris led the Dutch Grand Prix FP1 with a commanding lap of 1:10.278. His teammate Oscar Piastri was right on his heels, 0.292 seconds behind, proving that McLaren was the team to beat on Friday morning. Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll took third, half a second shy of Norris but well ahead of the rest.

Not all was smooth sailing, though. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton had a heart-stopping moment at Turn 3 where he spun a full 360 degrees but miraculously avoided the barriers, although the spin put a flat spot on his tires. Other incidents included Yuki Tsunoda’s Red Bull rear sliding wide and Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) getting stuck in the gravel, triggering red flags and disrupting the flow.

Dutch Grand Prix FP1 Full Results

POS.	NO.	DRIVER	TEAM	TIME / GAP	LAPS
1	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:10.278	35
2	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.292s	32
3	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+0.501s	25
4	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.563s	25
5	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	+0.893s	33
6	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.940s	24
7	63	George Russell	Mercedes	+1.108s	29
8	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+1.180s	33
9	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	+1.231s	30
10	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1.335s	30
11	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.475s	29
12	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	+1.494s	30
13	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	+1.597s	30
14	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+1.673s	32
15	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+1.682s	28
16	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	+1.848s	24
17	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas	+1.866s	29
18	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.998s	27
19	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas	+2.286s	30
20	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+3.997s	6

Dutch Grand Prix FP2: Norris Completes Friday Clean Sweep

The afternoon session at the Dutch Grand Prix saw Norris sharpen his pace further, posting a blistering 1:09.890 to top the time sheets yet again, this time just a hair’s breadth ahead of Fernando Alonso, who split the two McLarens by a mere 0.087 seconds. Oscar Piastri continued his impressive form, securing third spot, just 0.089 seconds shy of Norris.

The session wasn’t without drama. Lance Stroll’s heavy crash at the banked Turn 3 brought out the red flags. Fortunately, Stroll was fine after the collision. Later, Alex Albon’s Williams had a scare, locking up and crashing into the barriers at Turn 1, which again halted the session. There was even a pit lane near-miss between Piastri and George Russell, adding spice to the McLaren-Mercedes rivalry.

Dutch Grand Prix FP2 Full Results

POS.	NO.	DRIVER	TEAM	TIME / GAP	LAPS
1	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	1:09.890	28
2	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0.087s	20
3	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0.089s	29
4	63	George Russell	Mercedes	+0.384s	25
5	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull Racing	+0.588s	23
6	44	Lewis Hamilton	Ferrari	+0.848s	22
7	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Red Bull Racing	+0.905s	26
8	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	+0.944s	23
9	43	Franco Colapinto	Alpine	+1.067s	26
10	27	Nico Hulkenberg	Kick Sauber	+1.190s	25
11	87	Oliver Bearman	Haas	+1.223s	26
12	12	Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+1.295s	21
13	5	Gabriel Bortoleto	Kick Sauber	+1.430s	25
14	30	Liam Lawson	Racing Bulls	+1.449s	25
15	31	Esteban Ocon	Haas	+1.471s	23
16	55	Carlos Sainz	Williams	+1.792s	30
17	23	Alexander Albon	Williams	+1.866s	16
18	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+2.085s	7
19	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+2.232s	28
20	6	Isack Hadjar	Racing Bulls	1	1

Friday’s action at the Dutch Grand Prix left McLaren fans buzzing and rivals scratching their heads. Norris’s clear dominance in these practice sessions sets a thrilling stage for qualifying and the race. But with drivers like Alonso lurking and Red Bull and Ferrari not far behind, don’t count anyone out just yet. The dramatic crashes and spins only add to the weekend’s buzz, reminding us all that in Formula 1, fortunes can change in a heartbeat.

Stay tuned because the real fireworks kick off in qualifying tomorrow! Until then, fans can revel in the speed, the skill, and the unpredictable thrills of the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.