Norris scores hat trick in practice, Russell potentially at risk.

In the thrilling world of Formula One, the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort is shaping up to be an exciting race. After a day of intense training sessions, it's clear that McLaren is leading the pack.

Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, has been the standout performer so far. He ended the dress rehearsal for qualifying with a time of 1:08.972 minutes, securing a 0.242 second lead over Oscar Piastri. Piastri, who achieved the fastest qualifying segment, clinched pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix and set a new lap record in the process. Norris' closest competitor in the race will be Piastri.

McLaren's dominance was evident throughout the day. Despite a less dominant showing compared to the previous day, Aston Martin's George Russell found himself in third place, but is 0.886 seconds behind Norris. Lando's teammate, Fernando Alonso, finished in tenth place, while Isack Hadjar slipped into the Toro Rosso.

Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton, driving for Mercedes, struggled on the track. He finished the third training session in 14th place, raising questions about the team's performance. Kimi Antonelli, also driving for Mercedes, finished 17th in the training session.

In the battle for the top spots, Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, is in fifth place, behind Sainz by just 25 thousandths of a second. Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, is in sixth place, also behind Sainz by the same margin. Lance Stroll, driving for Aston Martin, ended up in eighth place, which has raised questions about the team's ability to recover. Alex Albon, driving for Williams, secured seventh place, indicating the team's potential for a top 10 finish in the Dutch GP.

Despite the night rain, the track conditions have not significantly affected the positions of the drivers. However, during the training session, there was an incident between Fernando Alonso and George Russell, which the stewards are currently investigating.

As the Dutch Grand Prix approaches, the stage is set for an exciting race. With McLaren leading the way and several close battles for the top spots, fans are in for a treat. Stay tuned for more updates as the race unfolds!