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George Russell secures F1 sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 5:25 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

George Russell secures F1 sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix

Summary

George Russell achieved pole position for the F1 sprint at the Dutch Grand Prix on August 21, 2026, with a time of 1m11.567s. Despite entering the weekend with low confidence, Russell outpaced competitors Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc by narrow margins. He acknowledged the significance of regaining confidence as he tries to improve his performance amid a tough season. He emphasized the challenges of overtaking on the Zandvoort circuit, expressing caution about Ferrari's strong race pace going into the main qualifying session.

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By the Numbers

•Russell's time of 1m11.567s secured pole position.
•He outperformed Lando Norris by 0.041s and Charles Leclerc by 0.055s.
•Russell felt underconfident entering the weekend but focused on regaining his driving touch.
•He expressed concerns about Ferrari's race pace prior to the main qualifying.
•The narrow Zandvoort circuit presents challenges for overtaking.

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5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Russell Quips He “Hasn’t Forgotten How to Drive” After Dutch GP Sprint Pole

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George Russell fights back to F1 sprint pole on the Dutch Grand Prix as he admits confidence wasn’t his highest as he came in into the weekend, but he hasn’t forgotten how to drive. While the likes of Lando Norris,…
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