Sport · Singapore Bureau
Antonelli Sets Pace at Zandvoort as F1 Season Resumes
Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped timesheets in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with Mercedes asserting early dominance as the sport enters its second half.
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ZANDVOORT — Kimi Antonelli marked Mercedes' return to track action with the fastest time in practice for the Dutch Grand Prix, signalling strong form as the Formula One season resumed after its summer break on Friday.
The championship leader's performance at the Zandvoort circuit came in the sole practice session ahead of the weekend, underlining Mercedes' competitive position heading into the latter stages of the campaign.
Antonelli's pace reflects the momentum the driver and team have built during the season's opening phase. The performance sets the stage for qualifying and race day competition at the circuit, which has become a fixture on the modern F1 calendar.
The Dutch Grand Prix forms part of a crucial sequence of races as drivers and teams battle for championship honours in the months ahead. Antonelli's early advantage in practice provides a foundation to build on as Mercedes seeks to capitalise on its competitive machinery throughout the weekend.