F1 Dutch GP: George Russell clinches tight sprint pole ahead of Lando Norris
George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of the 2026 season after Shanghai at round two. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue after topping neither SQ1 or SQ2 - ... Keep reading
George Russell claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, edging out McLaren's Lando Norris by 0.041 seconds. The Mercedes driver, who returned from the August break with a fresh start, secured his third pole position from five sprints this season. Russell expressed his excitement about returning to the circuit, praising its challenges and commitment required.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified third, followed by McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Kimi Antonelli, who finished fifth in a damaged Mercedes. The sprint winner earns eight points, with the top eight drivers scoring the most.
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