Event
Lando Norris secured his second consecutive pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, edging out George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in a tight qualifying session. Norris beat Russell by 0.102 seconds and Antonelli by 0.133 seconds, with Oscar Piastri qualifying fourth. Lewis Hamilton, who struggled during the Sprint, qualified fifth for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen started seventh in his final home Grand Prix.
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McLaren’s Lando Norris has claimed his second consecutive pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix, edging out George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in a tightly contested qualifying session at Zandvoort.
Background
Lando Norris secured his second consecutive pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, marking a strong start to the weekend for McLaren. The qualifying session was characterised by a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain, though the precipitation was too light to significantly alter track conditions. Norris defeated George Russell by 0.102 seconds and championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 0.133 seconds. The event holds particular significance as it is Max Verstappen’s final home Grand Prix before the circuit leaves the calendar.
Lando Norris secured his second consecutive pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, marking a strong start to the weekend for McLaren. The qualifying session was characterised by a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain, though the precipitati
Fact cards
Key entities: Lando Norris, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull.
Who took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix? Lando Norris secured pole position, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds. Why is this Dutch Grand Prix significant for Max Verstappen? It is his final home Grand Prix before the Zandvoort circuit leaves the Formula 1 calendar. H
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2026-08-22: George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch GP Sprint, setting a lap time of 1:11.567. 2026-08-22: Lando Norris qualified on pole for the main race, edging out George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. 2026-08-23: The Dutch Grand Prix race is scheduled to begin at 2:0
Timeline
George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch GP Sprint, setting a lap time of 1:11.567.
Lando Norris qualified on pole for the main race, edging out George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
The Dutch Grand Prix race is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm (Australian time).
FAQ
Lando Norris secured pole position, beating George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
It is his final home Grand Prix before the Zandvoort circuit leaves the Formula 1 calendar.
A late shower of rain threatened to disrupt the session, but the precipitation was too light to significantly alter track conditions.
Kimi Antonelli is the championship leader, holding a 53-point lead over Lewis Hamilton following the Sprint.
George Russell.
1:11.567.
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, respectively.
50 points.
Three.