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Lando Norris qualifies second in Zandvoort Sprint behind George Russell

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lando Norris qualifies second in Zandvoort Sprint behind George Russell
Summary

Lando Norris finished second in Sprint Qualifying at Zandvoort, narrowly missing pole position. George Russell claimed the top spot with a time of 1m 11.567s, just 0.041s ahead of Norris. Norris noted his disappointment but highlighted the positive performance of McLaren throughout qualifying. His teammate Oscar Piastri qualified fourth, closely trailing behind. Both drivers indicated they will work on improving setup for the upcoming sessions.

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By the Numbers
  • •Lando Norris finished P2 in Zandvoort Sprint Qualifying.
  • •George Russell of Mercedes secured pole position.
  • •Norris expressed disappointment but remains positive about McLaren's pace.
  • •Oscar Piastri qualified fourth, close behind Norris.
  • •Both McLaren drivers aim to improve for the next sessions.
What they're saying
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Lando Norris narrowly missed out on delivering McLaren another pole position as he settled for second place in Sprint Qualifying in the Netherlands.

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Lando Norris has given his assessment of McLaren’s performance after he lost P2 to Charles Leclerc in the Zandvoort Sprint.

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