Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix, ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
The two-time world champion was 0.278 seconds ahead of Alonso, whose Aston Martin has an upgrade.
But it was not all plain sailing for the Dutchman – he went off into the gravel at Turn 11 right at the end of the session.
Hamilton’s Mercedes was third quickest, with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez fourth.
Verstappen is bidding for a record-equalling ninth consecutive win this weekend, which would match former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 record.
Welcome back!
It is all very familiar, isn’t it? Max Verstappen dominating on the track.
He effortlessly topped the timesheet in first practice, more of the same in second practice?
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen set the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
The two-time world champion was 0.278 seconds ahead of Alonso, whose Aston Martin has an upgrade.
But it was not all plain sailing for the Dutchman – he went off into the gravel at Turn 11 right at the end of the session.
Hamilton’s Mercedes was third quickest, with Red Bull’s Sergio Perez fourth.
Verstappen is bidding for a record-equalling ninth consecutive win this weekend, which would match former Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel’s 2013 record.
Max Verstappen gives the Dutch fans what they want as he tops the timesheet in first practice, pretty effortlessly too.
Time for some lunch now before second practice takes place at 15:00 BST.
Weekend domination to continue?
