Norris takes pole at Dutch GP while Verstappen reveals contract details
Autosport • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, showcasing strong performance following his recent win in Budapest. Norris's Q3 session was affected by rain, but he managed to outperform George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. He acknowledged challenges ahead in the race and the season's title fight. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen, who finished seventh in qualifying, confirmed his new contract with Red Bull extending to 2030 is likely his last deal in Formula 1. Verstappen's future may depend on the sport's direction regarding engine regulations.
- •Norris achieved pole position at the Dutch GP on August 22.
- •He finished ahead of Russell and Antonelli in Q3 qualifying.
- •Verstappen's new contract with Red Bull lasts until 2030.
- •Norris noted McLaren's struggles in low-speed corners.
- •Verstappen expressed uncertainty about his future beyond the new contract.
- 3:24 PMAutosport — F1 Dutch GP: Norris overhauls Antonelli for victory, Verstappen suffers heavy crash
- 3:19 PMMotorsport.com — F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli from pole as Max Verstappen crashes out
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — F1 Today | Norris secures Dutch GP Pole Position, as Verstappen makes major contract revelation
"From Lando Norris' Pole Position at Zandvoort to Max Verstappen's major revelation on his new Red Bull contract - here are the main stories from today, August 22. Lando Norris secures Dutch GP Pole PositionOff the back of his maiden win of the 2026 season in Budapest prior to F1's summer break, Lando Norris is proving McLaren could be a real problem for the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, having achieved Pole Position at the Dutch GP.
"Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag and crashed out on the first lap. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-mate George Russell completed the podium at Zandvoort. It came after Norris pipped sprint winner Russell for pole ...Keep reading
"Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag by crashing out. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, with his Mercedes team-mate George Russell completing the podium at Zandvoort. It came after Norris pipped sprint winner Russell for pole ahead of ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportAug 23, 2026, 3:24 PMF1 Dutch GP: Norris overhauls Antonelli for victory, Verstappen suffers heavy crash
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag by crashing out. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, with his Mercedes team-mate George Russell completing the podium at Zandvoort. It came after Norris pipped sprint winner Russell for pole ahead of ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 23, 2026, 3:19 PMF1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli from pole as Max Verstappen crashes out
Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris produced a mega drive to win the Dutch Grand Prix from pole while home hero Max Verstappen caused a red flag and crashed out on the first lap. The McLaren driver crossed the line 11.5s ahead of runner-up Kimi Antonelli, whose Mercedes team-mate George Russell completed the podium at Zandvoort. It came after Norris pipped sprint winner Russell for pole ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 7:01 PMF1 Today | Norris secures Dutch GP Pole Position, as Verstappen makes major contract revelation
From Lando Norris' Pole Position at Zandvoort to Max Verstappen's major revelation on his new Red Bull contract - here are the main stories from today, August 22. Lando Norris secures Dutch GP Pole PositionOff the back of his maiden win of the 2026 season in Budapest prior to F1's summer break, Lando Norris is proving McLaren could be a real problem for the likes of Mercedes and Ferrari, having achieved Pole Position at the Dutch GP.
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