Formula-1
Russell was the best in the first practice of the Dutch Grand Prix, the gearbox broke down in Verstappen’s car
British Mercedes driver George Russell was the best in the first free practice of the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
Russell’s time is 1 minute 12.455 seconds.
The second result also belongs to the Mercedes driver, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. The third was the Spanish Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen (Red Bull) encountered technical problems early in training. After ten minutes of the session, he stopped the car on the track and complained about the gearbox failure, which was later confirmed. The practice was interrupted by red flags and soon resumed.
Verstappen leads the overall standings.
The second practice starts later on Friday, the third practice and qualification will take place on September 3rd, and the race on the 4th.
Grand Prix of the Netherlands. Zandvoort
First free practice
1. George Russell (Great Britain, Mercedes) – 1.12.455
2. Lewis Hamilton (Great Britain, Mercedes) – +0.240
3. Carlos Sainz (Spain, Ferrari) – +0.390
4. Lando Norris (Great Britain, McLaren) – +0.474
5. Daniel Ricciardo (Australia, McLaren) – +0.622
6. Charles Leclerc (Monaco, Ferrari) – +0.672
7. Sergio Perez (Mexico, Red Bull) – +0.961
8. Fernando Alonso (Spain, Alpin) – +1.178
9. Esteban Ocon (France, Alpin) – +1,508
10. Alexander Albon (Thailand, Williams) – +1,608 …
19. Max Verstappen (Netherlands, Red Bull) – +2.259 …
Source: Sportbox
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.