Brits and Mercedes George Russell (1:12.455) ahead and fellow countryman Lewis Hamilton second dominates first free practice Dutch Grand Prix Formula 1 celebrated on the track zandoortwhere is spanish carlos sainz (Ferrari) third and Dutch Max Verstappen The (Red Bull) home runner suffered a breakdown ten minutes later, forcing him to quit training and causing a red flag at the track.

The weekend in front of Verstappen’s fans started badly for the world champion and championship leader.

Red Bull stalled within ten minutes of the first free practice due to a gearbox problem.

The Dutchman’s car remained on the track, and a red flag was raised a few minutes later in a virtual safety car.

Also in German Mike Schumacher (Hass) was questioned if he came out of the pit lane at a red light. Son of the seven-time champion, first to try pebbles with resin It is installed on the edge of some curves in Zandvoort.

With the resumption of activity on the track and the soft tires on the single-seaters, Carlos Sainz temporarily set his best time, 1:12,845, which maintained his lead for several minutes.

Mexican Sergio ‘Checo’ Perezmiraculously rescued the guards after a session lasting more than half an hour.

In the final part of practice, Britons George Russell and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes improved Sainz’s time.

Spaniard finished third ahead of Britain’s McLaren black norris and Australia Daniel RicciardoMonegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) finished sixth, one place ahead of Pérez, and Spaniard Fernando Alonso (Alp) finished ahead of teammate France’s Esteban Ocon.

First free practice hours for the Dutch GP:

1. George Russell GBR Mercedes 1:12.455

2. Lewis Hamilton GBR Mercedes 1:12.695

3. Carlos Sainz ESP Ferrari 1:12.845

4. Lando Norris GBR McLaren 1:12.929

5. Daniel Ricciardo AUS McLaren 1:13.077

6. Charles Leclerc MON Ferrari 1:13.127

7. Sergio Perez MEX Red Bull 1:13.416

8. Fernando Alonso ESP Alpine 1:13,633

9. Esteban Ocon FRA Alpine 1:13,963

10. Alexander Albon THA Williams 1:14,063

11. Mick Schumacher GER Haas 1:14.163

12. Lance Ride CAN Aston Martin 1:14.257

13. Kevin Magnussen DIN Haas 1:14,405

14. Pierre Gasly FRA Alpha Tauri 1:14.474

15. Sebastian Vettel GER Aston Martin 1:14.500

16. Zhou Guanyu CHN Alfa Romeo 1:14.534

17. Yuki Tsunoda JPN Alpha Tauri 1:14.630

18. Valtteri Bottas FIN Alfa Romeo 1:14.695

19. Max Verstappen NED Red Bull 1:14.714

20. Nicholas Latifi CAN Williams at 1:15.122.