Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole ahead of Norris and Leclerc

First reported 22 hours ago · latest 14 hours ago

George Russell secures sprint pole at Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris by 0.041s. Charles Leclerc starts third, with Kimi Antonelli fifth after floor damage. Official FIA documents confirm Antonelli fastest in FP1 and track limits deletions.

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Motorsport.com leads with Russell's pole margin and Antonelli's damage, while RaceFans focuses on the provisional pole. The FIA documents establish FP1 classification and deleted lap times for Sainz, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, and Norris, which coverage does not detail.

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FIA documents

Free Practice 1 classification for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix, with Antonelli fastest.

The stewards deleted lap times for Sainz, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, and Norris for not using the track at turns 3, 11, 12, and 13 during Free Practice 1.

Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole ahead of Norris and Leclerc

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FIA documents

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Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole ahead of Norris and Leclerc

How the sources differ

FIA documents

Free Practice 1 classification

Lap times deleted for track limits breaches in Free Practice 1

Coverage

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