Lando Norris secures pole position at Dutch Grand Prix; Verstappen struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lando Norris has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, marking a solid performance in qualifying. He finished with a time of 1:11.163, edging out George Russell by 0.102 seconds. Norris's teammate, Oscar Piastri, qualified fourth, while Max Verstappen, competing at home, could only manage seventh place. The qualifying session featured intense competition, with McLaren drivers consistently at the forefront. The race will take place tomorrow, where drivers will aim to capitalize on their starting positions.
- •Norris's time of 1:11.163 secures him pole position.
- •Russell finishes second, 0.102 seconds behind Norris.
- •Verstappen finishes qualifying in seventh position.
- •The race is scheduled for tomorrow at Zandvoort.
- 3:18 PMYahoo Sports — Norris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out of final home race
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Norris takes commanding Dutch GP pole as Verstappen falters in front of home crowd
"World champion Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, the first following the mid-season break, after the race had a chaotic start due to Max Verstappen's crash. Norris beat pole-sitter George Russell at the start, but lost the lead to championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the standing restart following Verstappen's incident.
"Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of a thrilling qualifying session at Zandvoort. Max Verstappen disappointed in front of his home crowd, however, failing to break into the top five.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 3:18 PMNorris wins Dutch GP as Verstappen crashes out of final home race
World champion Lando Norris won the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix on Sunday, the first following the mid-season break, after the race had a chaotic start due to Max Verstappen's crash. Norris beat pole-sitter George Russell at the start, but lost the lead to championship leader Kimi Antonelli in the standing restart following Verstappen's incident.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:01 PMNorris takes commanding Dutch GP pole as Verstappen falters in front of home crowd
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of a thrilling qualifying session at Zandvoort. Max Verstappen disappointed in front of his home crowd, however, failing to break into the top five.
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