Lando Norris Triumphs in Dramatic Dutch Grand Prix Practices
Lando Norris dominated the first two practice sessions of the Dutch Grand Prix, a day marred by crashes and weather challenges. While Norris led, teammate Oscar Piastri faced setbacks, and McLaren was fined for a pit lane incident involving George Russell. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton also struggled with spins.
In a dramatic turn of events at the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris topped both practice sessions on Friday, all while navigating a series of crashes and red flags. His performance put teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri on notice.
Piastri, initially second-fastest, was edged into third place by a stellar performance from Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. Meanwhile, both McLaren drivers are in a fierce championship competition, separated by only nine points with ten races remaining. An incident in the pit lane involving Piastri and Mercedes' George Russell led to a €5,000 fine for McLaren.
The day's sessions saw further drama with several drivers encountering challenges. Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton faced multiple spins, while Williams' Alex Albon and Aston Martin's Lance Stroll experienced crashes. Despite the hurdles, Norris maintained his lead, clocking a best time of one minute 9.890 seconds in the second session.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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