George Russell takes Sprint pole at Dutch GP ahead of Lando Norris
7 sources • 2 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 race at Zandvoort, posting a time of 1:11.567. He edged out McLaren's Lando Norris by just 0.041 seconds, with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finishing third. This marks Russell's first pole in four races and his third sprint pole of the 2026 season. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggled in qualifying, managing only fifth place. The sprint race is set for Saturday, August 22.
- •Russell's lap time was 1:11.567, with Norris second and Leclerc third.
- •Antonelli finished fifth, 0.227 seconds off Russell's pace.
- •The sprint race is scheduled for tomorrow, August 22, 2026.
- 4:25 PMESPN F1 — Russell takes sprint pole, Antonelli fifth at Dutch GP
- 3:45 PMRacer — Russell beat Norris to Dutch GP Sprint pole
- 3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
- 3:32 PMBBC Sport — Russell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
- 3:29 PMAutosport — F1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth
- 3:27 PMYahoo Sports — Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole as Antonelli struggles to fifth
- 3:26 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: George Russell clinches tight sprint pole ahead of Lando Norris
"George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his third sprint pole of the 2026 season. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - respectively done by Charles ...Keep reading
"George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of the 2026 season after Shanghai at round two. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - ...Keep reading
"George Russell has taken his third Sprint pole of the Formula 1 season in a tightly contested qualifying session that saw the top four drivers separated by less than 0.1s.
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Aug 21, 2026, 4:25 PMRussell takes sprint pole, Antonelli fifth at Dutch GP
George Russell edged out McLaren's Lando Norris to take pole position ahead of this weekend's sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- RacerAug 21, 2026, 3:45 PMRussell beat Norris to Dutch GP Sprint pole
George Russell has taken his third Sprint pole of the Formula 1 season in a tightly contested qualifying session that saw the top four drivers separated by less than 0.1s.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:32 PMRussell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
- BBC SportAug 21, 2026, 3:32 PMRussell on pole position for Dutch GP sprint race
Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
- AutosportAug 21, 2026, 3:29 PMF1 Dutch GP: Russell takes pole in tight sprint qualifying with Antonelli fifth
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his third sprint pole of the 2026 season. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - respectively done by Charles ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 3:27 PMRussell takes Dutch GP sprint pole as Antonelli struggles to fifth
George Russell took a much-needed sprint pole at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, could only qualify fifth for tomorrow’s race.
- Motorsport.comAug 21, 2026, 3:26 PMF1 Dutch GP: George Russell clinches tight sprint pole ahead of Lando Norris
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of the 2026 season after Shanghai at round two. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Russell charges to Dutch GP Sprint pole ahead of Norris
George Russell has beaten Lando Norris to pole position for the Sprint at Circuit Zandvoort.
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