Norris takes pole at Dutch GP while Verstappen reveals contract details
Yahoo Sports • 1 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.
- 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.
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