Lando Norris starts from pole in Dutch GP at Zandvoort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, aiming to leverage this advantage in the race. Historically, starting from pole has led to victory at this circuit, with all previous polesitters winning since Zandvoort's return in 2021. Norris referenced the recent Sprint race, where George Russell maintained pole throughout. Despite concerns about McLaren's pace, Norris is focused on maximizing performance and remains optimistic about capitalizing on track position. He humorously commented on his championship hopes while acknowledging the team has room for improvement.
- •Norris starts from pole at the Dutch GP in Zandvoort.
- •All previous polesitters have won the race since 2021.
- •Norris cites George Russell's Sprint win as a relevant example.
- •McLaren made progress but faces tougher competition in the race.
- •Norris aims to maximize car performance amidst championship challenges.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — Norris already has a key advantage over rivals heading into Dutch GP
"Lando Norris will be hoping to capitalise on the advantage of starting from pole position, just as George Russell did in the Sprint race. Zandvoort's narrow and twisty layout has historically played into the hands of the polesitter, making track position particularly valuable around the Dutch circuit.
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