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2023 Formula 1 Dutch GP
Aug 24, 2023 to Aug 27, 2023
| Zandvoort, NL
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Formula 1 Dutch GP
F1 Dutch GP Live Commentary and Updates - FP1 & FP2
Friday's action from the 13th round of the 2023 Formula 1 season
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06:35:53 am
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With the rain expected to hit later in the weekend, it will certainly be interesting to see how the picture shifts from this session into the latter stages.
06:33:31 am
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A virtual safety car test is completed and we now have the usual practice starts on the grid.
06:32:10 am
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However, after the session closes, Verstappen takes a brief trip across the gravel. A minor blot on his copybook there.
Checkered flag
06:31:34 am
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As the chequered flag falls, Verstappen gets his home weekend off to the best start, topping the order with a 1:11.852s.
06:28:43 am
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Shwartzman reports "the rear is super-unstable". He is P19 in a solid but not spectacular session standing in for Sainz. He has also not run the soft tyre, so the times don't paint the full picture.
06:26:52 am
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Hamilton narrowly avoids disaster at the same corner that Hulkenberg spun off a short while ago. He caught the snap of oversteer, however, and avoided a trip through the gravel of his own.
06:24:56 am
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On the soft tyres, McLaren appears to have found its form, with Piastri - making his first visit to Zandvoort - seventh, one place clear of team-mate Norris.
06:24:13 am
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Russell encounters some serious traffic through the final sector. One of the Alfa Romeo drivers severely hindered his effort and left him P13.
06:23:15 am
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Hamilton goes P2, trailing Max by over three-tenths, but Alonso immediately pushes Hamilton down a place.
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06:22:30 am
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Verstappen takes to the top once more with a 1:11.852!
06:22:00 am
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Expect a flurry of very, very fast times to appear in the coming minutes.
06:20:48 am
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Soft tyres are the favoured option now, with Hamilton and Verstappen both fitting the red-walled compound.
Green flag
06:20:16 am
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After the Haas is cleared, we return to action with 10 minutes remaining.
06:18:57 am
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Steiner has conceded the concern of Hulkenberg's crash is that they only have one more of the new front wing that the German was running. A decision must now be made on whether to fit that part this afternoon or leave it safe for Saturday.
06:17:51 am
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06:15:30 am
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Hulkenberg lost the rear of his Haas when applying the power. Damage is likely to be minimal, with only a light nudge of the barrier.
However, there will be concern for the floor of his car after it skittled across the gravel.
06:14:17 am
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17 minutes remain in the session and, unlike in qualifying, the clock will keep ticking.
06:13:23 am
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Hulkenberg is in the barriers at Turn 13 and caused the red flags to fly.
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06:12:08 am
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RED FLAG
06:11:58 am
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Half the field have set times using the soft tyre while the remainder keep their powder dry.
06:09:37 am
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On medium tyres, Norris has now gone faster than Piastri. The two are P14-15 at present, but this is only FP1!
06:08:43 am
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06:07:54 am
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The primary area of concern on Stroll's Aston Martin appears to be the rear of the car, with the early suggestion that it could be engine-related.
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06:06:54 am
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An improved time from Perez on his second flying lap with a 1:12.323s.
06:06:16 am
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Norris returns to the track after a lengthy stay in the garage. He has completed only nine laps so far.
06:03:30 am
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Verstappen has returned to the track but is again on the hard tyres.
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06:03:03 am
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Astonishingly, Perez tops the order but only by 0.007s from Williams driver Albon. 1:12.439s is the target.
06:00:07 am
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Perez, Gasly and Albon have also bolted on the fresh, soft rubber.
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05:59:42 am
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Here comes some soft tyre running. Sargeant is the first to put in an effort on the compound and goes to the top with a 1:12.814s.
05:58:49 am
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Zandvoort has never been the strongest of tracks for McLaren, and the early signs point to another difficult experience. Piastri is the fastest of the pair in P14.
05:57:31 am
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In further bad news for Aston Martin, the timing screen has indicated that Alonso went off the track at Turn 12 and continued. He too has returned to the garage.
05:56:16 am
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Stroll completed two laps without setting a time before returning to the garage.
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05:55:56 am
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Horrible news for Stroll as Aston Martin instruct him to "box" with an issue. The car does not sound healthy at all!
05:54:29 am
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05:53:44 am
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After a very, very slow start to the day, Stroll has finally taken to the track. He missed the media day through illness before also missing the opening 20 minutes of this session.
05:51:17 am
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After fitting fresh tyres, here come the rest of the field back onto the track.
05:50:55 am
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Bottas leaps up to P3 on a relatively quiet track, with only Ricciardo and Magnussen for company. He's six-tenths off Verstappen but only 0.028s behind Hamilton.
05:48:51 am
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05:48:15 am
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Williams has often shown strong pace on Fridays this season and today is no different. Sargeant and Albon have returned to the garage after setting the fifth and seventh-fastest times.
05:46:38 am
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Hulkenberg has asked Haas to check the front-right corner after making heavy contact with a kerb. He returns to the garage and a brief inspection takes place. Although all seems well, he climbs out of the car.
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By: Autosport Staff
Published: Aug 25, 2023, 11:35 AM
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