Lando Norris Takes Dutch GP Pole in 1:11.163 as Rain Threat Foils George Russell
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Updated · Formula 1 · Aug 22
Lando Norris Takes Dutch GP Pole in 1:11.163 as Rain Threat Foils George Russell
3 articles · Updated · Formula 1 · Aug 22
Summary
1:11.163 put Lando Norris on pole at Zandvoort after he squeezed in a final improvement as rain hit late in Q3, denying George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
Mercedes still locked out the next two spots, with Russell second and Kimi Antonelli third, while Oscar Piastri—quick for much of qualifying—slipped to fourth.
Ferrari filled the third row through Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, ahead of Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson, with Gabriel Bortoleto and Arvid Lindblad completing the top 10.
Track position had already looked crucial after Russell won the Sprint earlier Saturday, making Norris' late lap a significant boost before Sunday's race at 1500 local time.