India, Aug. 21 -- Kimi Antonelli returned from Formula 1's summer break in dominant fashion, topping the only practice session ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix 2026. The Mercedes driver clocked a 1:12.949 around Zandvoort to finish 0.121 seconds ahead of Lando Norris, while team-mate George Russell was third. The session began on a damp circuit before drivers switched to slick tyres, producing a late surge in lap times. Antonelli also survived a spin during a disrupted hour.

Kimi Antonelli Leads Dutch GP Practice

The opening and only practice session provided teams with limited preparation time because the Dutch Grand Prix weekend is using the Sprint format. Early wet patches forced several drivers onto intermediate tyres, but improving co...