What we learned from Friday F1 practice at the Dutch GP

Lando Norris nudged ahead of home hero Max Verstappen to secure FP2’s headline time at the Dutch Grand Prix, in a boisterous first day of Formula 1 action at Zandvoort.

With passionate support for Verstappen emerging as early as Friday’s practice sessions as his orange-dressed fandom descended upon the Dutch coast en masse, the current championship leader offered early delight having claimed the fastest time in the opening practice session ahead…