Formula 1: Lando Norris Takes Pole Position in the Netherlands
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lando Norris secured pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix after setting the fastest qualifying time.
- The McLaren driver narrowly beat compatriot George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli.
- Norris described his pole-lap as "the best lap of my life" on the Zandvoort circuit.
McLaren driver Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix, delivering what he called "the best lap of my life" during qualifying at the Zandvoort circuit. The British driver set the fastest time on Saturday, edging out his compatriot George Russell of Mercedes and the young Italian Kimi Antonelli, also driving for Mercedes.
Norris completed the 4.259-kilometer circuit in 1 minute 11.163 seconds. His blistering lap was just 0.102 seconds faster than Russell's best effort, highlighting the tight competition at the front of the field. This pole position marks a significant achievement for Norris, who recently secured a victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix in late July.
The qualifying session saw intense battles throughout, with Norris ultimately emerging on top. His performance sets the stage for an exciting race on Sunday, as he aims to convert his pole position into a race win at the iconic Dutch track.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.