Formula One 2026: George Russell on pole for Dutch Grand Prix sprint race – live

George Russell secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race qualifying session, as Formula One returned from its summer break for the final 11 or 12 race weekends of the 2025 season. The season's conclusion remains uncertain, with the Abu Dhabi finale in early December potentially replaced by a European venue such as Imola if geopolitical tensions involving Iran affect the Qatar and Abu Dhabi rounds. Russell's pole result was a key headline from the qualifying session held on the day of reporting.