Formula 1, Sportrik Media - Lando Norris continued his stellar form by topping the Free Practice 2 (FP2) session at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The McLaren driver set a fastest lap of 1:09.890, outpacing Fernando Alonso and teammate Oscar Piastri. Despite two red flags interrupting the session, Norris maintained his dominance. This article summarizes the FP2 results and their implications for qualifying.
Norris’ Commanding Pace
Norris secured the top spot in FP2 with a 0.087-second advantage over Alonso of Aston Martin and a 0.089-second edge over Piastri. His performance echoed his FP1 dominance, positioning McLaren as a frontrunner at Zandvoort. “Our pace is strong, but we’re still looking to improve,” Norris stated, highlighting the team’s commitment to refining their setup.
The FP2 session was disrupted twice by red flags due to incidents involving Lance Stroll, who crashed at the banked corner, and Alex Albon, who got stuck in the gravel at Turn 1. Despite the interruptions, Norris capitalized on the remaining time to set the benchmark on soft tires.
Full FP2 Results
Below are the complete Free Practice 2 results for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix:
| POS | DRIVER | TEAM | TIME | TIRE |
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:09.890 | Soft |
| 2 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:09.977 | Soft |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:09.979 | Soft |
| 4 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:10.274 | Soft |
| 5 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:10.478 | Soft |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:10.738 | Soft |
| 7 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1:10.795 | Soft |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:10.834 | Soft |
| 9 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:10.957 | Soft |
| 10 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber | 1:11.080 | Soft |
Challenges for Top Teams
Max Verstappen of Red Bull finished fifth, 0.588 seconds behind Norris, indicating struggles to match the pace at Zandvoort. Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari placed sixth, 0.848 seconds off the pace, hampered by a spin that flat-spotted his soft tires. George Russell of Mercedes secured fourth, showing promise to challenge the leaders.
Meanwhile, Yuki Tsunoda of Racing Bulls and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari remained competitive, though trailing the top three. Led by Zak Brown, McLaren emerged as the most consistent team in FP2.
Norris’ commanding FP2 performance positions him as a prime candidate for pole at Zandvoort. With McLaren displaying exceptional pace, the team is poised to maintain its edge in qualifying. However, teams like Aston Martin and Mercedes will likely push to close the gap. Red Bull, supported by Christian Horner and Adrian Newey, will aim to optimize their setup to boost Verstappen’s chances at his home race.
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