Lando Norris claimed pole position for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, according to Autosport. The McLaren driver moved ahead of both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the closing moments of qualifying to take the top spot.
Norris said he was surprised by the result, per Autosport. The British driver had not expected to be quickest when the session reached its final phase, but a strong lap at the decisive moment put him ahead of the Mercedes pair.
The qualifying session followed Saturday's sprint race at the Dutch circuit. Autosport's report on the day's action highlighted several key takeaways from both the sprint and the grid-setting session, though specific details of the sprint result were not included in the available material.
Norris has already looked ahead to Sunday's main race. Speaking to the BBC, he said he expects a challenge for victory at Zandvoort, indicating that he does not anticipate an easy run from pole position.
The Guardian's coverage noted that Norris surged past both Russell and Antonelli to snatch pole, underlining the late nature of his decisive lap. The order at the front of the grid suggests a tight battle is likely in the grand prix.
Zandvoort's narrow layout has historically made overtaking difficult, which could place added importance on the start. Norris will be aiming to convert his surprise pole into a win, while Russell and Antonelli will look to apply pressure from close behind.
Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix is set to be the next focus, with the field lining up based on Saturday's qualifying result.
