Lando Norris Seeks Another Win as He Starts on Pole for F1's Dutch Grand Prix
Norris found extra pace in qualifying and beat George Russell by 0.102 seconds as Kimi Antonelli finished third.
- On Saturday, August 22, 2026, McLaren driver Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort with a 1:11.163 lap, narrowly beating Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
- McLaren implemented setup changes to the MCL39 after Norris struggled during Saturday's sprint race, providing the confidence necessary for him to secure his 18th career pole position.
- As rain threatened Zandvoort during the final minutes of Q3, Norris timed his decisive lap to beat championship leader Kimi Antonelli and Russell, who had been quickest all weekend.
- Qualifying third, championship leader Kimi Antonelli faces high-stakes pressure, while historical data shows pole-setters have won every Dutch Grand Prix since the event returned to the calendar in 2021.
- Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for 2pm BST on August 23, 2026, marks the final race at Zandvoort's historic layout, with the circuit dropping off the Formula 1 calendar after 2026.
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Rain falls at F1's Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris seeks another win from pole
Rain was falling ahead of the start of the Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris aims for another Formula 1 win from pole position. That could mean the first true wet race under the new-for-2026 regulations, shaking things up on…
There is a risk of rain for the Dutch GP on the Zandvoort circuit, a town overlooking the North Sea. Lando Norris shoots from the pole as happened in the previous Grand Prix...
Dutch Grand Prix: Lando Norris Says He Is Expecting A Challenge For Victory At Zandvoort
Russell, who needs a good result to reignite his title challenge, is aware of this. “They are very fast in the high-speed but I don’t think that will give them as much of an opportunity to use that pace as in qualifying,” he said, “because it puts too much temperature into the tyres. But pole is the best place to start, especially on a circuit where it’s difficult to overtake.” If Norris can keep the lead off the line to the end of the first lap…
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