Lando Norris claims pole position amid challenging conditions at Dutch GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix under threatening rain conditions. Despite feeling that his McLaren lacked pace, Norris delivered a strong performance in qualifying, surprising even himself. He noted that the rain may have helped by cooling track temperatures, although he acknowledged ongoing struggles with the car's low-speed handling. Norris is cautious about race pace as he heads into the event, looking to build on this unexpected qualifying success.
- •Norris achieved pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on August 23.
- •The qualifying session faced light rain threats affecting track conditions.
- •Norris reported issues with low-speed handling in his McLaren.
- •He remains focused on race pace challenges despite his qualifying success.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — How bravery, light rain, and "big balls" earned Norris a shock pole
"Lando Norris produced a qualifying masterclass when the heavens threatened to open, snatching a sensational pole position despite admitting his McLaren is still far from well-behaved. Heading into qualifying after a frustrating Sprint, Norris had written off his chances, claiming the car simply lacked the pace to fight at the very front.
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