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2026 Dutch Grand Prix Qualifying 8 sources FIA decision

Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole ahead of Norris and Leclerc

George Russell Lando Norris Charles Leclerc Kimi Antonelli

George Russell takes pole for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint at Zandvoort, edging Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc. Kimi Antonelli qualifies fifth.

How the sources differ

ESPN and BBC lead on the result, while Sky Sports frames it as a championship fightback. Autosport details Russell's surprise after topping neither SQ1 nor SQ2. The Race highlights the tight top-four gap. The official FIA classification confirms the final order.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most complete report, including the margin over Norris and Russell's unexpected pole after not leading earlier sessions, with an image.

FIA documents

Final Sprint Qualifying classification with Russell on pole, ahead of Norris and Leclerc.

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