Norris secures pole position for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lando Norris of McLaren has claimed pole position for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, set to take place on Sunday at Circuit Zandvoort. This marks his second consecutive pole position, highlighting his strong performance in qualifying. As the race approaches, attention shifts to the strategies both McLaren and rival teams will employ to secure victory.
- •Norris achieves back-to-back poles in Formula 1.
- •The Dutch Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Circuit Zandvoort will host the race.
- •Mercedes appears to be trailing behind in qualifying results.
- 5:11 PMRacer — Despite pole win, Norris uncertain of Dutch GP race pace
- 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Dutch GP Starting Grid: Norris Takes Pole, Russell Joins Him on Front Row
- 4:08 PMESPN F1 — Norris takes pole for Dutch GP, Mercedes behind
- 3:18 PMRacer — Norris beats Russell to Dutch GP pole
"While he was able to eclipse the Mercedes of George Russell , who took pole and dominated the Sprint at Zandvoort to take pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, Lando Norris admitted he was still unsure of how well his McLaren will compare to its top rivals over a...
"Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix highlighted McLaren’s superior pace, with Lando Norris claiming pole position and suggesting that the team’s recent radical rear-end upgrade package is working well on the MCL40 F1 car. Norris went on to outperform Mercedes…
"Lando Norris has taken his second consecutive grand prix pole position after seeing off both Mercedes drivers and his McLaren teammate in a drizzly qualifying hour at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Sources
External links- RacerAug 22, 2026, 5:11 PMDespite pole win, Norris uncertain of Dutch GP race pace
While he was able to eclipse the Mercedes of George Russell , who took pole and dominated the Sprint at Zandvoort to take pole position for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, Lando Norris admitted he was still unsure of how well his McLaren will compare to its top rivals over a...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:11 PM2026 Dutch GP Starting Grid: Norris Takes Pole, Russell Joins Him on Front Row
Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix highlighted McLaren’s superior pace, with Lando Norris claiming pole position and suggesting that the team’s recent radical rear-end upgrade package is working well on the MCL40 F1 car. Norris went on to outperform Mercedes…
- ESPN F1Aug 22, 2026, 4:08 PMNorris takes pole for Dutch GP, Mercedes behind
McLaren's Lando Norris has taken back-to-back pole positions ahead of Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix.
- RacerAug 22, 2026, 3:18 PMNorris beats Russell to Dutch GP pole
Lando Norris has taken his second consecutive grand prix pole position after seeing off both Mercedes drivers and his McLaren teammate in a drizzly qualifying hour at the Dutch Grand Prix.
- Formula1.com—Norris on why he was ‘a little surprised’ by Zandvoort pole
Off the back of his winning weekend last time out in Hungary, McLaren's Lando Norris made it back-to-back pole positions in Qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix.
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