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Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort

Norris beats Russell to pole position at Zandvoort

Summary

Lando Norris won pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix by narrowly beating George Russell during a late rain-threatened qualifying session. Some unexpected rain fell lightly, but most drivers completed their laps early, and Max Verstappen starts seventh in his final home race at Zandvoort.

Key Facts

  • Lando Norris, driving for McLaren, secured pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix.
  • Norris beat Mercedes driver George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
  • Rain began to fall during the session, causing drivers to finish their laps early.
  • Kimi Antonelli, the championship leader, was just behind Russell and Norris in qualifying.
  • Lewis Hamilton moved ahead of Charles Leclerc near the end of qualifying, placing fifth.
  • Max Verstappen will start seventh in his last Dutch Grand Prix since the race will not be on the calendar next year.
  • Verstappen’s teammate Liam Lawson, replacing an injured driver, qualified eighth.
  • The race takes place at Zandvoort and is part of the Formula 1 championship.
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