Lando Norris secures pole position for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:43 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lando Norris, the reigning world champion, starts from pole position in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on Sunday. After also securing pole in Hungary last month, Norris acknowledges that the upcoming race may pose tougher competition. In a recent sprint race, he found himself falling behind other drivers after a promising start. Norris expressed cautious optimism, focusing on preparation and improvement. George Russell, who won the sprint, is positioned to challenge Norris for the lead despite acknowledging the difficulties posed by tire temperature in the race.
- •Norris takes pole at Zandvoort, replicating his success from Hungary.
- •In the sprint race, Russell won while Norris struggled to maintain pace.
- •Norris plans to adjust strategies for high-speed corner performance.
- •Russell is 56 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
- •The race is seen as a potential challenge for Norris given current form.
- 5:43 PMYahoo Sports — Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles
- 5:43 PMBBC Sport — Norris expects challenge after back-to-back poles
"World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
"World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 5:43 PMNorris expects challenge after back-to-back poles
World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 5:43 PMNorris expects challenge after back-to-back poles
World champion Lando Norris says he expects other teams to challenge for victory after securing pole position for Sunday's final Dutch Grand Prix.
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