skysports - 8/30/2025 12:51:08 PM - GMT (+2 )

Lando Norris completed a practice clean sweep at the Dutch Grand Prix to assert himself as favourite for Qualifying at Zandvoort later on Saturday.
After topping both of Friday's sessions, Norris was quickest in final practice by 0.242s from Oscar Piastri, who leads his McLaren team-mate by nine points in the Drivers' Championship.
On a track that continued to evolve after morning rain, Norris was faster in every sector in the final soft tyre run compared to Piastri and is on course to repeat his pole and victory from Zandvoort last year.
"Lando does seem to have the upper hand and will take a psychological advantage into qualifying as he has been fastest in all three practice sessions," said Sky Sports F1's Karun Chandhok.
"But you can never count Oscar out, as he does always seem to keep a little bit in his pocket for qualifying. It should be brilliant."
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Mercedes' George Russell was third but 0.886s behind pace-setter Norris, who has won three of the last four races. Russell is under investigation for a bizarre incident where he nearly collided with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso prior to the pit entry during final practice.
Williams' Carlos Sainz impressed in fifth, ahead of home hero Max Verstappen and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Lewis Hamilton ran wide on his qualifying simulation, so ended the session in 14th, but showed competitive pace earlier on in his Ferrari.
More to follow...
Sky Sports F1's Dutch GP scheduleSaturday August 30
1pm: Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying build-up
2pm: DUTCH GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING
4pm: F1 Academy Race 1
Sunday August 31
9.35am: F1 Academy Race 2
10.50am: Porsche Supercup Race
12.30pm: Grand Prix Sunday: Dutch GP build-up
2pm: The DUTCH GRAND PRIX
4pm: Chequered Flag: Dutch GP reaction
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Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort this weekend, live on Sky Sports F1. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime
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