Norris beats Russell to pole in Dutch hat-trick for McLaren
ZANDVOORT, (Netherlands): Formula One champion Lando Norris beat Mercedes title contenders George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to earn McLaren a third successive Dutch Grand Prix pole position on Saturday.
Formula One champion Lando Norris secured McLaren's third Dutch Grand Prix pole position in a row on Saturday, edging out Mercedes title contenders George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. This victory came after Norris won in Hungary from pole position before the August break. The pole, set amidst a scramble as drivers raced to complete their laps before forecast rain at the seaside Zandvoort circuit, marked Norris's second successive Dutch Grand Prix pole.
The British driver now has a strong chance of winning on Sunday, as the driver on pole has traditionally won the Dutch round since it returned to the calendar in 2021 following a 34-year absence. Norris acknowledged that McLaren had made minor setup changes following their third-place finish in the sprint, won by Russell. Russell finished 0.102 seconds behind Norris, while Antonelli, the championship leader, was 0.133 seconds off the pace.
Norris expressed satisfaction with his second-place finish in the sprint and emphasized his determination to compete with Russell and Antonelli in the upcoming race.
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