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George Russell qualifies on pole for Dutch Grand Prix sprint race

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:01 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

George Russell qualifies on pole for Dutch Grand Prix sprint race

Summary

George Russell has secured pole position for the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix. The qualifying event comes as the Formula One season resumes after a month-long break, leading into what will be the final races of the season. The schedule still anticipates concluding in Abu Dhabi in December, although plans may shift depending on international circumstances. Russell's performance sets the stage for the sprint race, which is expected to draw significant attention as teams vie for crucial championship points.

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Key Details

•George Russell on pole for Dutch Grand Prix sprint race
•F1 season resumes after a month-long break
•Final races of the season begin in the Netherlands
•Championship conclusion planned for December in Abu Dhabi
•Potential for schedule adjustments based on global events

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️ F1 qualifying updates from 11am BST ️ Preview | Mail Philip “And now excuse me while I interrupt myself.” Every summer, the F1 season channels the late Murray Walker, taking a month off, and every summer we do excuse it, and welcome it back. Here we go for the last 11 or 12 race weekends of the season. Eleven or twelve because we still don’t know where the season will end: it should be in Abu Dhabi on the first weekend in December, a week after Qatar, but if Donald Trump’s war with Iran rules out those two then a European finale will be arranged, likely at Imola. Which should be fun, given the seasonal weather in November/December. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Philip Cornwall

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