Norris to start on pole for Dutch GP as Russell claims sprint
Oscar Piastri will start the Dutch Grand Prix from fourth, while teammate Lando Norris claimed pole position after qualifying overnight.
Lando Norris secured pole position for the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, edging out George Russell by just 0.102 seconds after a dry sprint race. Meanwhile, Oscar Piastri started the race from fourth place, having finished fifth in the sprint event. George Russell claimed victory in the sprint race, which marked his first win since June's Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell expressed delight at driving in qualifying, stating it was "a real joy" to be back in the fight for the championship. However, he acknowledged that McLaren was not competitive in slower corners during the earlier sprint race. The weather remained dry during the race, allowing for a few dramatic moments such as Charles Leclerc's daring pass and Oscar Piastri's strong qualifying performance.
Despite his efforts, Norris held off a late charge from Antonelli to maintain his third-place finish.
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