FP1 Ferrari ignited hopes among the passionate Tifosi during FP1, with Lewis Hamilton topping the session and Charles Leclerc second, carrying the energy of a special red-and-blue livery weekend.The Times of IndiaReuters
But Lando Norris hit back in FP2, setting the fastest time of the afternoon and leading a tight top-five—Leclerc and Sainz close behind—hinting at McLaren’s dominance heading into qualifying.Reuters+1Arab News
Despite Ferrari’s early promise, both qualifying and grid penalties reshuffled expectations. Hamilton’s penalty raised eyebrows as he described it as “pretty hardcore,” revealed only after returning from Zandvoort.ReutersThe Times of India
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella rallied behind Norris after his Dutch GP retirement, banking on his resilience as McLaren chases a sixth straight win. Stella expects Norris to deliver under pressure.
