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Russell Wins Dutch GP Sprint Amidst Late Rain Scare
23 Aug
Summary
- George Russell secured victory in the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race.
- Charles Leclerc overtook Lando Norris for second place.
- Rain threatened but arrived too late to impact the final results.
George Russell of Mercedes secured a dominant victory in the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix sprint race at Zandvoort. Starting from pole, Russell led the 24-lap event from start to finish. The race saw a significant move when Charles Leclerc overtook Lando Norris for second position, with Norris settling for third.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli finished fourth, followed by Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen. Sergio Perez experienced issues and started the race late from the pitlane. Light rain began to fall as the drivers completed the final lap, though it arrived too late to significantly alter the race's outcome.
Lewis Hamilton finished seventh, while Pierre Gasly secured the final point in eighth place, fending off challenges from Gabriel Bortoleto and Arvid Lindblad.
