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2026 Dutch Grand Prix: Norris pole reported at Zandvoort

News - 2026-08-27 - By Jenny Marsh

BBC Sport and Autosport reported Lando Norris took pole for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, 0.102s ahead of George Russell, with Kimi Antonelli third.

BBC Sport and Autosport reported that Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. Autosport reported George Russell was second, 0.102s back, while BBC Sport said a late shower led to a rush for final laps before the conditions changed.

Autosport also reported that Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualified third. If that order is confirmed, the Mercedes driver will line up behind Norris and Russell while leading the 2026 drivers' championship on 242 points.

Norris arrived at Zandvoort fourth in the standings on 159 points, with Russell second on 183. Norris has 16 career poles and 11 wins in Formula 1, while Russell has seven wins from 161 starts.