George Russell takes Dutch GP Sprint pole; Antonelli, Hamilton struggle
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint during a qualifying session on August 21, 2026. Competing in the second half of the F1 season, Russell’s achievement comes as he looks to enhance his championship bid. His nearest title challengers, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, failed to qualify in the top four, complicating their own championship efforts. The Sprint race is set for Saturday, where positions will be critical ahead of the main race.
- •Russell claims pole for Dutch Grand Prix Sprint
- •Antonelli and Hamilton qualify outside the top four
- •The Sprint race is scheduled for Saturday
"George Russell made the ideal start to his attempt to mount a championship fightback in the second half of the 2026 F1 season by claiming pole position for Saturday's Dutch Grand Prix Sprint as nearest title rivals Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton qualified outside the top four.
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