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George Russell claims third Sprint win of 2026 at Zandvoort

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:05 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

George Russell claims third Sprint win of 2026 at Zandvoort

Summary

George Russell secured victory in the Sprint race at Zandvoort, converting his pole position into a win over 24 laps. He finished 1.360 seconds ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, with McLaren's Lando Norris in third, 5.196 seconds back. Russell attributed his success to trusting his instincts and adapting his driving style after a summer of mixed results. Despite earlier issues affecting his performance, he expressed confidence in the car's capabilities moving forward. The win marks Russell's third of the season and reflects his improved comfort level following the summer break.

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By the Numbers

•Russell converted pole position into a win at Zandvoort.
•Leclerc and Norris finished second and third, respectively.
•Russell focused on driving instinctively rather than relying on data.
•This is Russell's third Sprint win of the 2026 season.
•Mercedes aims to maintain strong performance with upcoming upgrades.

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1:05 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell Explains Dutch GP Sprint Pace as He Alters Preparation: ‘Trust Your Experience’

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George Russell spent much of the summer trying to understand why his results had stopped matching the pace of his Mercedes. At Zandvoort, he decided to stop interrogating the car quite so much and started driving it instead from instinct.…
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