FP1 Results from Zandvoort | Verstappen fastest on Dutch soil

The first free practice session at the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort has been run. Once again, it was another session that was topped by Max Verstappen. During the first practice session, the Dutchman was much faster than competitors, including his teammate Sergio Perez, as well as Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, during the beginning of the session.

Nico Hulkenberg caused a red flag during the practice session, sliding off the track and ending up in the gravel. Lance Stroll also had huge car problems, forcing him to enter his garage early. It was said to be a problem with his internal combustion engine. Teammate Fernando Alonso finished in second place.

Special attention goes to Ferrari driver Robert Shwartzman, as he was behind the wheel of the SF-23, not Carlos Sainz. The 23-year-old driver from Israel did not set a hugely impressive time, however, as he finished 19th on the timesheet.