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Norris Takes Dutch GP Pole With 1:11.163

8/23/2026

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Norris Takes Pole

Lando Norris secured pole for the Dutch Grand Prix with a 1:11.163 lap.
George Russell qualified second, 0.102 seconds slower than Norris.
Norris credited minor setup tweaks for the confidence that delivered his second consecutive pole after Hungary.
Max Verstappen recorded seventh fastest, 0.455 seconds slower than the pole time.

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Norris Ends Streak

Zandvoort will host its final Formula 1 race in 2026.
Since its 2021 return, every Dutch Grand Prix has been won from pole position.
Lando Norris secured three consecutive Zandvoort poles (2024, 2025, 2026).
Norris won the 2024 race, ending Max Verstappen’s unbeaten home-race streak.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised the team’s rapid development under the new 2026 regulations.

History

Historical Context

After a 36-year gap, the Dutch Grand Prix returned to Zandvoort in June 2021, drawing about 70,000 spectators and seeing Max Verstappen win from pole for Red Bull Racing. Its revival echoed 2021’s broader comeback of postponed marquee sports, such as the UEFA Euro 2020 and the Tokyo Olympics, highlighting the year’s post-pandemic resurgence.

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Norris Takes Pole

Lando Norris secured pole for the Dutch Grand Prix with a 1:11.163 lap.
George Russell qualified second, 0.102 seconds slower than Norris.
Norris credited minor setup tweaks for the confidence that delivered his second consecutive pole after Hungary.
Max Verstappen recorded seventh fastest, 0.455 seconds slower than the pole time.

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