Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris achieved a historic front row lock-out for McLaren at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix, with Piastri securing his fifth pole position and setting a new track record, while Norris narrowly missed pole. The qualifying session also marked notable performances from other drivers, including Verstappen, Hadjar, and Hamilton, amidst various team and driver milestones and records.
Fernando Alonso expressed cautious optimism after a strong FP2 performance at Zandvoort, finishing second fastest but acknowledging that fighting for pole against McLaren is unlikely. Despite his team's improved form and good pace, Alonso doesn't believe they are yet in contention for pole position, but remains hopeful for a good race. Lance Stroll had a mixed day, with a crash in FP2 but reports being okay.
Lando Norris set the pace in the first practice session of the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, leading a McLaren 1-2, with Oscar Piastri and Lance Stroll also performing well. The session saw some incidents, including spins and a gravel trap mishap for home hero Max Verstappen, but Norris's time of 1:10.278 remained the fastest. Teams are now analyzing data ahead of the second practice session.
The 2025 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort marks the resumption of the F1 season with key stats, track details, driver insights, and strategic considerations, highlighting the ongoing battle for the championship and the race's unique features like banking and overtaking challenges.
The TT Circuit Assen has declined to replace Zandvoort as the host of the Dutch Grand Prix after Zandvoort's exit from the F1 calendar post-2026. Despite Zandvoort's popularity, especially with Max Verstappen's success, financial concerns led to its withdrawal. Assen, focused on its centennial TT event and a packed schedule, respects Zandvoort's decision to leave at its peak.
Formula 1 will host its final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort in 2026, following a single-year extension to the current contract. The decision comes after negotiations between race organizers and F1 chiefs, with funding challenges and a proposed rotation with the Belgian Grand Prix being key issues. The Dutch GP, which returned in 2021 after a long absence, will conclude its modern era run after the 2026 event, with organizers opting to end on a high note while the event remains popular.
The Formula 1 season resumes with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, and to pass the time until the on-track action begins, a quiz has been created to test knowledge about Zandvoort's racing history. Max Verstappen is aiming to win in front of his home crowd.
