Norris takes Dutch GP pole with "best lap of my life"

Lando Norris put his McLaren on pole for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort on 22 August, posting 1:11.263 in Q3 — a tenth clear of Mercedes pair George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Second pole at the circuit, the 18th of his career. Norris called the lap the "best lap of my life," despite slow-corner struggles. Piastri was fourth, Verstappen seventh.