Lando Norris Dominates Dutch GP Practice Amidst Incidents and Close Calls

Zandvoort, Netherlands – McLaren driver Lando Norris continued his impressive run at the Dutch Grand Prix, topping the timesheets in the third and final practice session (FP3). His strong performance, following a competitive showing on Friday, places him as a key contender heading into qualifying.

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri also demonstrated McLaren's pace, securing the second-fastest time, while Aston Martin's Lance Stroll showed competitive speed throughout the session.

Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 during practice for the Dutch Grand Prix.

However, the challenging Zandvoort circuit was not without its dramas. The previous day's FP2 session saw significant incidents, with Lance Stroll experiencing a heavy crash that brought out a red flag. Alex Albon of Williams also caused a red flag after going off track in a separate incident, highlighting the unforgiving nature of the Dutch circuit.

The damaged car of Lance Stroll of Canada and Aston Martin F1 after his heavy crash in FP2.

FP3 also witnessed a tense moment as Mercedes driver George Russell and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had a close call at the pit entry. The incident served as a reminder of the high stakes and tight margins even in practice sessions.

Near miss for Russell and Alonso at the pit entry in final practice during the 2025 Dutch GP FP3.

Teams are now meticulously analyzing their performance data and making crucial adjustments in preparation for the upcoming qualifying session and Sunday's main race, with drivers expressing their thoughts on the demanding nature of the Zandvoort circuit and the competitive field.