It was a mixed opening day of running at the Dutch GP that fortunately ended better than it started, for competitors and fans alike, thanks to the improving conditions.

Check out our recap in pictures of Friday's action in the historic dunes of Zandvoort.

David Sanchez (FRA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Technical Director. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Mike Krack (LUX) Aston Martin F1 Team, Team Principal with Tom McCullough (GBR) Aston Martin F1 Team Performance Director. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Niels Wittich (GER) FIA F1 Race Director. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Shwartzman (RUS) / (ISR) Sauber Test Driver. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Circuit atmosphere - fans in the grandstand. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Liam Lawson (NZL) RB Reserve Driver. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Shwartzman (RUS) / (ISR) Sauber C44 Test Driver. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Oliver Oakes (GBR) Alpine F1 Team Team Principal. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lawrence Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team Investor. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Robert Shwartzman (RUS) / (ISR) Sauber C44 Test Driver. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing and team mate Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW46. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 23.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Dutch Grand Prix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Moy / XPB Imagesmore
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