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Kimi Antonelli qualifies third for Dutch GP after Turn 1 mistake

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:22 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Kimi Antonelli qualifies third for Dutch GP after Turn 1 mistake

Summary

Kimi Antonelli qualified for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and will start in third position. The Formula 1 championship leader missed out on pole due to a mistake at Turn 1. He finished 0.133 seconds off the pole time set by McLaren's Lando Norris and 0.031 seconds behind his Mercedes teammate George Russell. Antonelli expressed frustration over the error, believing he had a good chance for pole position. The race is scheduled for Sunday.

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Key Details

•Kimi Antonelli qualifies third for the Dutch GP.
•Lando Norris secures pole position for the race.
•Antonelli's mistake at Turn 1 contributes to his qualifying position.
•Race is set for Sunday at Zandvoort.

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4:22 PMMotorsport.com — Kimi Antonelli frustrated after Turn 1 "mistake" cost him Dutch GP pole

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Kimi Antonelli was frustrated with himself after qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix as the Formula 1 championship leader missed out on pole due to a mistake at Turn 1. The Mercedes driver will start Sunday’s race at Zandvoort from third after qualifying 0.133s off McLaren polesitter Lando Norris and 0.031s behind team-mate George Russell in second. Antonelli reckons he “had a shot for ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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