Lando Norris Seeks Another Win as He Starts on Pole for F1's Dutch Grand Prix
Norris improved his McLaren setup and beat Russell by 0.102 seconds as light rain threatened the final Q3 runs.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, McLaren driver Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with a 1:11.163 lap, edging Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
- After finishing third in Saturday's sprint race, Norris credited 'small changes' to his McLaren, saying the car 'wasn't going to be enough' without adjustments that restored his confidence.
- Drivers scrambled to complete laps before rain fell at Zandvoort during Q3's final moments. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli qualified third, 0.133 seconds behind Norris, while Oscar Piastri took fourth.
- Since Zandvoort returned to the F1 calendar in 2021, the pole-setter has won every race, giving Norris a significant statistical advantage for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.
- George Russell, who won Saturday's sprint, starts second and looks to close the gap; Antonelli defends a 53-point championship lead heading into Sunday's race.
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Rain falls at F1's Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris seeks another win from pole
Rain was falling ahead of the start of the Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris aims for another Formula 1 win from pole position. That could mean the first true wet race under the new-for-2026 regulations, shaking things up on…
There is a risk of rain for the Dutch GP on the Zandvoort circuit, a town overlooking the North Sea. Lando Norris shoots from the pole as happened in the previous Grand Prix...
In this live blog, we follow all the action on and off the track during the final Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort.
Lando Norris on pole for F1's Dutch Grand Prix
ZANDVOORT, Netherlands — Lando Norris is aiming for another Formula 1 win as he heads into Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix on pole position with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli close behind. McLaren's Norris found some unexpected extra pace in qualifying to snatch top spot ahead of the Mercedes pair of Russell and standings leader Kimi Antonelli. Despite some similarities to Hungary, where Norris won the last Grand Prix on July 26, it may not be pla…
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