Key takeaways
- Pole response: Lando Norris bounced back from the Sprint race to claim pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, edging out George Russell by 0.102 seconds.
- Silver Arrows split: Andrea Kimi Antonelli recovered to secure 3rd place on the grid, edging out Oscar Piastri by just 0.009s to split the McLaren drivers.
- Bortoleto shines: Gabriel Bortoleto delivered another strong qualifying performance, placing his Audi inside the top ten in 9th position ahead of Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad.
Lando Norris delivered the ideal response to George Russell’s Sprint victory by taking pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver posted a benchmark lap of 1:11.163 at Circuit Zandvoort, beating the Mercedes driver by 0.102 seconds.
With track position carrying high importance following a largely processional Sprint race, the battle for the front row proved fiercely competitive. Norris set the initial pace in Q3 and improved on his final run to keep Russell at bay.
Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli overcame earlier handling struggles to put his Mercedes 3rd on the grid, edging out Oscar Piastri by a mere 0.009 seconds.
Ferrari fell back slightly from its Friday pace. Lewis Hamilton qualified 5th, three-tenths off the pole benchmark, leading teammate Charles Leclerc in 6th. Max Verstappen placed his Red Bull 7th ahead of Liam Lawson, with Gabriel Bortoleto securing 9th for Audi and Arvid Lindblad completing the top ten.
Further back, Aston Martin experienced a difficult session, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll eliminated in Q1 to line up 18th and 19th respectively.
Formula 1 action continues at Zandvoort on Sunday for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix. GRANDE PRÊMIO covers all track activities live from Zandvoort with reporter Leonid Kliuev. Follow all paddock updates on our news page.
Qualifying results: Dutch Grand Prix 2026
| Pos | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 |
| 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:13.060 | 1:11.628 | 1:11.163 |
| 2 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:12.980 | 1:11.959 | 1:11.265 |
| 3 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:13.120 | 1:12.390 | 1:11.296 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:12.840 | 1:11.834 | 1:11.305 |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:12.903 | 1:11.970 | 1:11.470 |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:13.100 | 1:11.910 | 1:11.492 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:13.220 | 1:11.850 | 1:11.580 |
| 8 | Liam Lawson | Red Bull | 1:13.217 | 1:12.010 | 1:11.690 |
| 9 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:13.979 | 1:12.110 | 1:11.850 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:13.500 | 1:12.180 | 1:12.010 |
| 11 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:13.610 | 1:12.220 | — |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda | Racing Bulls | 1:13.720 | 1:12.290 | — |
| 13 | Nico Hülkenberg | Audi | 1:13.680 | 1:12.350 | — |
| 14 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:13.800 | 1:12.410 | — |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:13.890 | 1:12.500 | — |
| 16 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:14.010 | — | — |
| 17 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:14.050 | — | — |
| 18 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:14.120 | — | — |
| 19 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:14.210 | — | — |
| 20 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:14.300 | — | — |
| 21 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:14.450 | — | — |
| 22 | Sergio Pérez | Cadillac | 1:14.600 | — | — |
Session schedule: Dutch Grand Prix 2026
| Session | Local time (CEST) | UTC |
| Race | Sunday, August 23 – 15:00 | 13:00 |
Broadcast guide: Where to watch in the United States
- United States (Eastern Time / ET)
- Broadcaster: Apple TV
- Race: Sunday, August 23 – 09:00 ET
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
1. Who took pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix?
Lando Norris secured pole position for McLaren with a lap time of 1:11.163.
2. Where will championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli start the race?
Antonelli qualified 3rd on the grid for Mercedes, lining up directly behind his teammate George Russell.
3. Did Gabriel Bortoleto make it into Q3?
Yes, Gabriel Bortoleto reached Q3 and will start 9th for Audi on Sunday.
