Norris takes pole for Dutch GP, Mercedes behind

Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, edging out Mercedes' George Russell by 0.102 seconds despite struggling in the earlier sprint race where Russell won and Norris finished third. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start from third on the grid, ahead of Oscar Piastri, while Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth. Pole position is considered especially significant at Zandvoort, as all five races since the circuit's 2021 return have been won from the front of the grid.