Kimi Antonelli leads Dutch GP F1 practice session over Lando Norris
The-race.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 11:47 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

During the practice session for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21, 2026, Kimi Antonelli secured the top position, besting Lando Norris of McLaren. This session marks the start of the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Antonelli currently leading the championship standings. The practice results set the stage for upcoming qualifying rounds, where drivers will aim to secure advantageous grid positions for the race.
- •Kimi Antonelli finishes first in Dutch GP practice session.
- •Lando Norris takes second place behind Antonelli.
- •The practice session commenced the second half of the F1 2026 season.
- •Antonelli leads the championship standings entering this event.
- •The next qualifying rounds will determine race positions.
- 11:47 AMThe-race.com — What happened in only Dutch GP F1 2026 practice session - The Race
"Kimi Antonelli kicked off the second half of F1’s 2026 season on top, beating Lando Norris’s McLaren to the top spot in Dutch GP practice
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