What the teams said – Friday in the Netherlands

McLaren’s Lando Norris dominated Friday practice at the Dutch Grand Prix, topping both sessions at Zandvoort and signaling strong pace for the weekend. Teammate Oscar Piastri also showed competitiveness, making McLaren a clear frontrunner. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso impressed with P2 in FP2, though Lance Stroll suffered a heavy crash. Mercedes’ George Russell found encouraging race pace, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli had a challenging day. Reigning champion Max Verstappen struggled with car balance, dampening his podium hopes. Ferrari made some progress in FP2 after a difficult start, while Williams and Racing Bulls faced incidents and technical issues, respectively. The midfield remains tight, with Kick Sauber, Alpine, and Haas showing flashes of potential.