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Lando Norris takes pole position for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

BBC News • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lando Norris takes pole position for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

Summary

Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, finishing 0.102 seconds ahead of George Russell in qualifying. Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, starts in third, with Oscar Piastri fourth and Lewis Hamilton fifth. Max Verstappen will line up seventh for his home race. The race is scheduled to begin on August 23 at 3:00 PM CEST, with track conditions expected to be cool and partly sunny. Stable weather conditions may influence race strategies, particularly on tyre behaviour and track position.

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By the Numbers

•Lando Norris achieves his second pole of the season.
•George Russell qualifies second for the Dutch GP.
•Kimi Antonelli, championship leader, starts third.
•Race scheduled for August 23 at 3:00 PM CEST.
•Cool weather expected with low chance of rain.

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12:00 PMBBC News — F1 LIVE: Dutch Grand Prix 2026 UK time, start time, grid, radio & updates - BBC
4:25 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Dutch GP: Sunday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch

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