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Lando Norris secures pole position for final Dutch Grand Prix

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lando Norris secures pole position for final Dutch Grand Prix

Summary

Lando Norris claimed pole position for the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, clocking a 1:11.163 lap. This follows a Sprint race where Norris finished third, while McLaren's performance has been tested in slow-speed corners. The event marks Zandvoort's farewell after returning in 2021. Norris, previously winning at Zandvoort in 2024, aims for another victory to conclude the event on a high note. He must defend his lead over 72 laps amidst challenges from competitors like George Russell and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

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By the Numbers

•Norris leads qualifying by 0.102 seconds over Russell
•McLaren has taken three consecutive Zandvoort poles
•The race includes a new rear wing update for McLaren
•Norris finished third in the previous Sprint race
•Zandvoort hosted its first-ever Sprint this weekend

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4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Lando Norris Targets Emotional Send-Off as Zandvoort Prepares for Final Race

What they're saying

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Lando Norris has put himself in position to deliver the Zandvoort send-off he wanted. The McLaren driver secured pole for the final Dutch Grand Prix with a 1:11.163 lap on Saturday. That response followed a Sprint in which Norris exposed…
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