George Russell leads the starting grid for F1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:53 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint has been announced. George Russell of Mercedes will start in pole position, followed by Lando Norris of McLaren and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari. This event is part of the ongoing Formula 1 season, with teams facing off on this esteemed circuit. The sprint race will provide an opportunity for drivers to earn extra points ahead of the main event. Fans and teams alike are looking forward to the upcoming race.
- •George Russell secures pole position for the sprint.
- •Lando Norris starts in second place.
- •Charles Leclerc completes the top three on the grid.
- •The sprint offers additional points for drivers.
- •The race is part of the larger 2026 F1 season.
- 3:17 PMMotorsport.com — This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix
- 3:53 PMMotorsport.com — This is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint
"1 Lando Norris(McLaren) 2 George Russell(Mercedes) 3 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 4 Oscar ...Keep reading
"1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Lando Norris(McLaren) 3 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari) 4 Oscar ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 3:17 PMThis is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix
1 Lando Norris(McLaren) 2 George Russell(Mercedes) 3 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes) 4 Oscar ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 3:53 PMThis is the starting grid for the 2026 F1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint
1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Lando Norris(McLaren) 3 Charles Leclerc(Ferrari) 4 Oscar ...Keep reading
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