Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands prepares for the first free practice for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort , Netherlands, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain in action during the first free practice for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort , Netherlands, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco makes a pit stop during the first free practice for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort , Netherlands, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Patrick Post)

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy in action during the first free practice for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort , Netherlands, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic)

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (1) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Arvid Lindblad of Great Britain driving the (41) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 03 RB Ford on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (3) Oracle Red Bull Racing RB22 Red Bull Ford Powertrains on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 21: Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (1) McLaren MCL40 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 21, 2026 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)