George Russell qualifies second for Dutch Grand Prix behind Lando Norris

George Russell secured a front-row start for the Dutch Grand Prix, qualifying P2 at Zandvoort on August 22, 2026. Though he narrowly missed pole position to McLaren's Lando Norris by 0.102 seconds, Russell expressed satisfaction with his performance. He aims to maintain his pace during the race and fend off challenges from Kimi Antonelli, who qualified third. Norris's strong final lap overshadowed Russell's efforts, while Antonelli reported struggles throughout qualifying with a critical mistake in Turn 1. The race is expected to be competitive, particularly with changing weather conditions.