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Norris secures pole for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Lando Norris will start from the front row of the grid for the 12th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season, ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
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Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, starting ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. The race, the 12th round of the season, took place on Sunday, 23 August 2026.
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Russell takes pole for Dutch Grand Prix sprint ahead of Norris
George Russell will start from the front row of the grid for the 11am sprint race at the Zandvoort circuit, with Lando Norris set to challenge from second place.
Background
Why this event matters
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, starting ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. This event marks the 12th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The weekend featured a Sprint race on Saturday, where George Russell claimed pole position, setting a lap time of 1:11.567. The main Grand Prix race is scheduled to commence at 2:00 pm Australian time on Sunday, 23 August 2026, with coverage provided by Sky Sports F1.
event-brief
Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris
Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, starting ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. This event marks the 12th round of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The weekend featured a Sprint race on Saturday, where George Russell claimed
Reporting trail
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12433/13575290/f1-dutch-gp-live-race-updates-results-stream-highlights-video-from-12th-round-of-2026-formula-1-season-at-zandvoort | published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:20:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary source for the live blog, headline, and initial grid confirmation.Event Digest | Confirms the specific grid order (Norris, Russell, Antonelli) and date.Retrieved Context (Timeline) | Provides the background on the Sprint pole and Australian start time.Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/11719/13575067/championship-live-scores-match-updates-and-free-highlights-plus-efl-latest-from-league-one-and-league-two | published Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12433/13575287/f1-dutch-gp-live-sprint-qualifying-updates-results-stream-highlights-video-from-zandvoort-race-weekend | published Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:45:00 BST | primary sourceSky Sports | Primary source for the headline, event timing, and broadcast details.Event Digest | Confirms the specific outcome of Russell on pole ahead of Norris.
Fact cards
entity brief
Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris: key people and institutions
Key entities: Lando Norris, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Zandvoort, Sky Sports, Norwich City, Birmingham City, Portsmouth.
faq brief
Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris: key questions
Who took pole position for the main Dutch Grand Prix race? Lando Norris secured pole position for the main race. Who took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint? George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint race. What is the starting grid order for the top three dri
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Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris: reporting sources
Sky Sports | https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog/12433/13575290/f1-dutch-gp-live-race-updates-results-stream-highlights-video-from-12th-round-of-2026-formula-1-season-at-zandvoort | published Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:20:00 BST | primary source | Sky Sports | Primary source for the
timeline brief
Russell on pole for Dutch GP Sprint ahead of Norris: timeline
2026-08-22: George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch GP Sprint with a lap time of 1:11.567. 2026-08-22: Lando Norris qualified on pole for the main race, ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. 2026-08-23: The Dutch Grand Prix main race is scheduled to begin at 2:00
Timeline
2026-08-22
George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch GP Sprint with a lap time of 1:11.567.
2026-08-22
Lando Norris qualified on pole for the main race, ahead of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
2026-08-23
The Dutch Grand Prix main race is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm Australian time.
FAQ
Who took pole position for the main Dutch Grand Prix race?
Lando Norris secured pole position for the main race.
Who took pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint?
George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint race.
What is the starting grid order for the top three drivers in the main race?
The grid order is Lando Norris, George Russell, and Kimi Antonelli.
When does the main race start in Australian time?
The race is scheduled to begin at 2:00 pm Australian time on 23 August 2026.
Which teams are highlighted in the EFL weekend coverage?
Norwich City, Birmingham City, and Portsmouth are explicitly named as teams in action.
Which divisions are covered by the live broadcast?
The coverage includes the EFL Championship, League One, and League Two.
What services does Sky Sports offer for these matches?
Sky Sports provides live coverage, scores, match updates, and free highlights.
When are the EFL matches taking place?
The matches are scheduled for Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Who secured pole position for the Dutch GP sprint?
George Russell.
Who is starting in second place?
Lando Norris.
When is the sprint race taking place?
11:00 am UK time on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Where is the race being held?
The Zandvoort circuit.