Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to take F1 Dutch GP pole
Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, outperforming Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Despite McLaren's ongoing struggles with slow-speed corners, Norris managed a strong qualifying lap to lead the grid.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the 2026 Formula One championship standings and highlights the competitive development race between top teams.
Lando Norris claimed pole position for the second grand prix in succession. Lando Norris claimed pole position for the second grand prix in succession. Formula One 2026 Lando Norris surges past Russell and Antonelli to snatch Dutch GP pole Norris outperforms Mercedes pair against the odds
George Russell wins the sprint race convincingly
Prefer the Guardian on Google What a title fight Formula One would have on its hands if McLaren could make the final steps with their car. This was demonstrated to dramatic effect on Saturday as Lando Norris hurled his ride around Zandvoort to claim pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix. It was a prize secured against the odds and his own expectations, hours after he had bemoaned being in no position to fulfil his hopes of mounting a successful title defence.
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