Russell Secures Dutch Grand Prix Sprint Pole While Antonelli and Hamilton Struggle
George Russell kicked off his push to re‑enter the championship hunt for the latter half of the 2026 Formula 1 season in spectacular fashion, clinching pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint at Zandvoort. His nearest rivals in the title race, Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton, both found themselves outside the top four in qualifying, highlighting a potentially pivotal shift in the champion…
Aug. 21, 2026, 4:25 p.m.