Max Verstappen looks at his car and finds no answers. Photo: ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP.
Mercedeswith the British Giorgio Russel (1: 12.455) in front and compatriot Lewis Hamilton second, dominated the first free practice Dutch Grand Prix of Formula One which is celebrated on the Zandoort circuit, where the Spaniard Carlos Sainz Third (Ferrari) and the Dutch Max Verstappen (Red Bull), who runs at home, suffered a breakdown after ten minutes that forced him to abandon free practice and caused him to get a red flag on the track.
the weekend of Verstappen in front of his fans it started bitterly for the world champion and championship leader.
His Red Bull stopped after ten minutes one of the first free for a gearbox problem.
The Dutchman’s car remained on the track and, after a few moments with a virtual safety car, the red flag was raised.
Also, in German Mike Schumacher (Hass) was investigated if he was able to leave the pits with a red light. The son of the seven-time world champion was the first to try the resin gravel that was installed on the edge of some curves in Zandvoort.
With the resumption of activity on the track and the soft tires on the cars, Carlos Sainz provisionally set the best time, 1: 12.845, which led the classification for several minutes.
The Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Perezmiraculously saved the protections after more than half an hour of session.
In the last part of training, the Mercedes of the British George Russell and Lewis Hamilton improved Sainz’s time.
The Spaniard is third, ahead of the McLarens of the British Lando Norris and the Australian Daniel Ricciardo, sixth the Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) with an advantage over Pérez and the Spaniard Fernando Alonso (Alpine) ahead of his equipment mate, the French Esteban Ocon.
– Timetable of the first free practice of the Dutch GP:
.1. George Russell GBR Mercedes 1: 12.455
.Two. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1: 12.695
.3. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 1: 12.845
.4. Lando Norris GBR McLaren1: 12.929
.5. Daniel Ricciardo AUS McLaren 1: 13.077
.6. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari1: 13.127
.7. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull1: 13.416
.8. Fernando Alonso ESP Alpine1: 13,633
.9. Esteban Ocon FRA Alpine1: 13.963
10. Alexander Albon TA Williams 1: 14.063
11. Mick Schumacher GER Haas1: 14.163
12. Lance Stroll CAN Aston Martin 1: 14.257
13. Kevin Magnussen DIN Haas 1: 14.405
14. Pierre Gasly FRA Alpha Tauri1: 14,474
15. Sebastian Vettel GER Aston Martin1: 14,500
16. Zhou Guanyu CHN Alfa Romeo1: 14,534
17. Yuki Tsunoda JPN Alpha Tauri1: 14.630
18. Valtteri Bottas FIN Alfa Romeo 1: 14.695
19. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull1: 14.714
20. Nicholas Latifi CAN Williams 1: 15.122
Source: EFE
Source: Clarin
