The difference with Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) was also minimal. The Monegasque conceded sixteen thousandths on Norris’s time.
Max Verstappen about nervousness at McLaren: ‘I would also be a little less relaxed if quite a few things had gone wrong’
In the final phase, Verstappen focused on a long run on the hard tire. He briefly reported on the radio that something seemed to have broken off, but he was able to continue on his way. Oscar Piastri, number three in the World Championship standings, was one of the drivers who had to miss the first training to get a rookie to give the opportunity.
The second free practice starts later on Friday afternoon, at 2 p.m. Dutch time.