F1 Dutch GP: George Russell dominates sprint race as Kimi Antonelli misses the podium
Mercedes driver George Russell won the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix sprint race at Zandvoort after starting from pole position. He maintained his lead throughout the race, finishing ahead of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris.
Why it matters
This victory marks Russell's third sprint win of the 2026 season, highlighting his strong performance and the competitive dynamics of the current Formula 1 championship.
George Russell dominated the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race from pole for his third Saturday victory of the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.
The Mercedes driver led all the way from lights out in a rather processional affair with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris completing the podium at a dry Zandvoort.
It came after Russell grabbed pole on Friday after profiting from floor damage for his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who lost “25 points” of downforce due to an off at the penultimate corner in SQ1.
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That left the championship leader fifth on the grid behind a front row of Russell and Norris, with Leclerc and Norris’ team-mate Oscar Piastri respectively lining up third and fourth.
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