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Lando Norris secures pole for the Dutch Grand Prix

In the qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort, Lando Norris set the fastest lap and claimed pole position.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Lando Norris secures pole for the Dutch Grand Prix — Photo: Liauzh · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Lando Norris has claimed pole position in the qualifying for the Dutch Grand Prix. The world champion outperformed his rivals in Zandvoort, including his teammate, who was unable to surpass him in the championship standings.

Kimi Antonelli, the current leader in the championship rankings, also faced defeat and will start the race from a lower position. The Mercedes drivers, led by George Russell, are lurking in the chasing pack.

Archive photo: Lando Norris secures pole for the Dutch Grand Prix — Archive photoPhoto: fuji.tim · Flickr · BY-SA

During the qualifying session on Saturday afternoon, the Formula 1 drivers showcased their skills on the challenging track. Norris, racing for his team McLaren, clocked the best time and secured his spot at the front of the grid for Sunday’s race.

Gabriel Bortoleto will start from ninth place. The Dutch Grand Prix promises to be an exciting race, especially considering the performances of the other drivers who will be competing in Zandvoort.

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