What happened in only Dutch GP F1 2026 practice session
The Race • • general
Key Points:
- Kimi Antonelli topped the sole practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix with a 1m12.949s lap, narrowly beating Lando Norris by 0.121 seconds and George Russell by 0.125 seconds.
- Antonelli experienced a minor spin at Turn 10 but continued without issue, while Norris and Russell also posted strong times, with Ferraris of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc close behind.
- Midfield was led by Nico Hulkenberg’s Audi on medium tyres, followed by Pierre Gasly with Alpine’s major upgrade and Gabriel Bortoleto, with Oscar Piastri’s McLaren in sixth.
- Red Bull faced challenges as Max Verstappen struggled with understeer and Liam Lawson adapted to the RB22, finishing 14th after a moment at the Turn 11/12 chicane; Carlos Sainz’s Williams also had off-track moments, ending 22nd.
- The new Honda engine upgrade showed promise, completing 49 laps and powering Fernando Alonso to 12th place, while Yuki Tsunoda made his first F1 appearance for Racing Bulls, finishing 17th.
