Norris secures pole position ahead of Dutch Grand Prix
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lando Norris achieved pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix, outpacing George Russell by 0.102 seconds amid a late rain threat. The qualifying session saw Norris, driving for McLaren, initially set the quickest time before Russell’s teammate Kimi Antonelli briefly took the lead on his final lap. However, Norris and Russell regained their positions as rain began to fall, leading to an early completion of runs. Antonelli, currently the championship leader, qualified third, while Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc rounded out the third row in fifth and sixth, respectively. Max Verstappen starts from seventh in his final home race.
- •Lando Norris claims pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- •Norris beats George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
- •Rain threatened the session, prompting early laps.
- •Kimi Antonelli qualifies third, leading the championship.
- •Max Verstappen starts seventh at his home grand prix.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort
- 3:17 PMBBC Sport — Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort
"Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.
"Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.
"Lando Norris beat Mercedes duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a hectic end to qualifying.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:28 PMNorris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort
Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.
- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 3:17 PMNorris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort
Lando Norris beats George Russell to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a frantic scramble to complete laps before a late shower of rain.
- Sky Sports—Norris beats Russell to Dutch GP pole
Lando Norris beat Mercedes duo George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix in a hectic end to qualifying.
- Formula1.com—Norris denies Russell pole position in Dutch GP Qualifying
Lando Norris claimed the top spot with a stellar lap under pressure in Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
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