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Russell takes sprint pole at Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Norris

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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