F1 Dutch GP: Russell Controls Sprint Race as Leclerc Overhauls Norris for Second
Russell led all 24 laps after starting from pole, while Leclerc passed Norris late to secure second and Norris finished third.
- George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday at Zandvoort, leading all 24 laps from pole position to secure his third sprint victory of the 2026 Formula campaign.
- Russell secured pole on Friday after Kimi Antonelli lost 25 points of downforce due to floor damage during SQ1, leaving the championship leader starting fifth on the grid.
- Mercedes allowed Russell to push harder on lap 10, extending his lead over Lando Norris, while Charles Leclerc overtook Norris for second place at Turn 1 on lap 18.
- Leclerc crossed the line 1.4 seconds behind Russell to claim his third sprint podium of 2026, with Norris finishing third ahead of Kimi Antonelli.
- Max Verstappen finished sixth in front of his home crowd, while Lewis Hamilton took seventh and Alpine's Pierre Gasly secured the final point in eighth.
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The competition was played again in the Netherlands, this route returned to the F1 in 2021 after more than 30 years of absence.George Russell won the sprint race in Zandvoort and Franco Colapinto could not get into the top 10.In the classification, Alpine drivers failed to overcome the Q1.
Russell, who left the 'pole position', completed the 24 laps to the Zandvoort circuit in 30.25.318 minutes, ending with 1,360 seconds of advantage over Monegasque Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).
Mercedes driver Russell celebrates a start-to-go victory in the sprint race ahead of Leclerc and Norris, World Championship leader Antonelli will be fourth. World champion Norris will start in the Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of Russell and Antonelli.
George Russell won the sprint race at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
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After the summer break, Formula 1 returns with a thrilling sprint race on the legendary dune course in the Netherlands.
George Russell wins Dutch GP sprint race, Antonelli fourth
George Russell wins the Dutch GP sprint race, closing the gap on teammate Kimi Antonelli in the championship standings, while Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris deliver a thrilling battle, setting the stage for an open Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
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