George Russell takes Sprint pole at Dutch GP ahead of Lando Norris
11 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:45 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 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.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Norris beats sprint winner Russell for Dutch GP pole position
- 3:12 PMAutosport — F1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole
- 3:08 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris pips George Russell to dominant pole as rain threat looms
- 11:45 AMRacer — Russell cruises to F1 Sprint victory in Zandvoort
- 10:41 AMAutosport — F1 Dutch GP: Russell controls sprint race as Leclerc overhauls Norris for second
- 10:40 AMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: George Russell dominates sprint race as Kimi Antonelli misses the podium
- 4:25 PMESPN F1 — Russell takes sprint pole, Antonelli fifth at Dutch GP
- 3:45 PMRacer — Russell beat Norris to Dutch GP Sprint pole
"Lando Norris pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three. The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a perfect qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort. It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already claimed ...Keep reading
"Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three. The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a strong qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort. It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already ...Keep reading
"George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris completing the podium at a dry Zandvoort. It came after Russell grabbed pole on Friday after profiting from floor ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 22, 2026, 3:12 PMF1 Dutch GP: Norris pips Russell to grab pole
Lando Norris has pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three. The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a strong qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort. It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:18 PMNorris beats sprint winner Russell for Dutch GP pole position
World champion Lando Norris beat sprint race winner George Russell to take pole position for the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday. The McLaren driver clocked the fastest time of 1 minute 11.
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 3:08 PMF1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris pips George Russell to dominant pole as rain threat looms
Lando Norris pipped George Russell to pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli rounding out the top three. The reigning world champion beat sprint winner Russell by 0.102s to cap off a perfect qualifying for McLaren, as the defending champions had topped every session at Zandvoort. It came after Norris, who also topped Q2, had already claimed ...Keep reading
- RacerAug 22, 2026, 11:45 AMRussell cruises to F1 Sprint victory in Zandvoort
Russell’s victory chances were set up by a good start from pole to keep him ahead of front-row starter Lando Norris at the first turn.
- AutosportAug 22, 2026, 10:41 AMF1 Dutch GP: Russell controls sprint race as Leclerc overhauls Norris for second
George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris completing the podium at a dry Zandvoort. It came after Russell grabbed pole on Friday after profiting from floor ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 10:40 AMF1 Dutch GP: George Russell dominates sprint race as Kimi Antonelli misses the podium
George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign. The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris completing the podium at a dry Zandvoort. It came after Russell grabbed pole on Friday after profiting from floor ...Keep reading
- 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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