Jaw-dropping European win
Russell sets pace in Dutch Grand Prix practice
Mercedes driver George Russell (left) and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso steer their cars during the first practice session ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix auto race, at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, August 23, 2024
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GEORGE RUSSELL put Mercedes on top of the pile in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix today.
Russell, stripped of his victory at the last round in Belgium after his Mercedes was 1.5 kilograms underweight, finished 0.061 seconds clear of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
Lewis Hamilton was third, a tenth slower than his Mercedes team-mate with Lando Norris, fastest in today’s first running, fourth — one place clear of home favourite Max Verstappen.
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