Lando Norris emerged as the top performer in FP2 of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, surpassing local favorite Max Verstappen. However, the major headline of the day was Daniel Ricciardo’s crash in FP2, which resulted in him sitting out the rest of the weekend. Verstappen thrilled his passionate fans, who came dressed in orange, by claiming the fastest time in the opening practice session. Norris’s fastest time in FP2 came after a 12-minute red flag caused by crashes from Oscar Piastri and Ricciardo. Ricciardo’s crash resulted in a broken hand and he will be replaced by Liam Lawson for the remainder of the weekend. There was also a red flag in FP1 due to Nico Hulkenberg’s incident.
In other news, Verstappen and Norris were the standout performers of the day, with the Australian drivers’ crashes in FP2 stealing the spotlight. Piastri lost control of his car at Turn 3, while Ricciardo collided with the McLaren after failing to notice it in time. Ricciardo’s broken hand is a setback for him, considering his upbeat demeanor in the press conference.
The drivers spent a significant amount of time in FP1 familiarizing themselves with the track and exploring different racing lines. It was surprising to see Piastri approach the corner at an odd angle, leading to his crash. Verstappen initially topped the timing boards with medium tires, but Norris claimed the fastest time with soft tires in FP2. Alex Albon impressed with his performance, securing third place.
During the long runs at the end of FP2, Norris solidified his position at the top. The teams focused more on exploring the limits of the hard and soft tire compounds, with medium tires being less popular. Lewis Hamilton had the best average time on medium tires, slightly edging out Sergio Perez. Lance Stroll and Albon also had competitive average times.
It is expected that McLaren and Mercedes will continue their battle for the remaining spots on the podium. Verstappen is predicted to maintain his winning streak, while Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso could potentially disrupt the McLaren-Mercedes rivalry. Mercedes believes they have the advantage over McLaren in terms of race performance, especially with a high-downforce setup. All three tire compounds are expected to be suitable for the race. Pirelli estimates that…
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