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.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Norris 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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