Dutch Grand Prix: Lando Norris fastest from Oscar Piastri in first practice

Stroll set his lap much later in the session than Alonso and the other leading cars, when the track would have been faster.

Alex Albon’s Williams was fifth fastest, ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull and Mercedes’ George Russell, whose team-mate Kimi Antonelli missed most of the session after sliding off the track at Turn Nine and causing a red flag early on.

Ferrari appeared to be struggling, Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton down in 14th and 15th places. Leclerc complained over the radio at one point that the team were “nowhere”.

Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda, 16th fastest, was another to have an off, with a spin into the gravel at Turn 12, from which he rejoined.

Both Verstappen and Hamilton also had spins during the session, but were able to continue with no harm done. Verstappen, though, then went off at the first corner after the chequered flag after locking up his brakes following his practice start from the grid.

The session was dry but rain is expected to feature during the weekend.