Norris Conquers Zandvoort in Wet Qualifying Thriller

Lando Norris secured pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, overcoming challenging weather conditions. The reigning world champion will start the final race at the circuit ahead of Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, who were both over a tenth of a second behind.

Qualifying was marked by a dramatic finish as late rain swept in. Despite the conditions, drivers were able to improve their lap times during a tense final session. Lewis Hamilton experienced struggles throughout qualifying, finding himself significantly off the pace.

Max Verstappen and Liam Lawson of Red Bull also faced challenges, initially sitting in lower positions but eventually progressing. Lawson secured eighth place, while Pierre Gasly was among those who missed out on advancing to the final qualifying segment.

In Q3, Norris set the fastest lap early on, with Russell and Antonelli also achieving strong results. The rain intensified towards the end, adding to the excitement as Norris ultimately maintained his provisional pole position.