RUSSELL CLAIMS DUTCH GP SPRINT POLE POSITION

Original: Russell claims Dutch GP Sprint pole with Antonelli, Hamilton on back foot

George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint qualifying, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggling on track.

George Russell made the ideal start to his attempt to mount a championship fightback in the second half of the 2026 F1 season by claiming pole position for Saturday's Dutch Grand Prix Sprint as nearest title rivals Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton qualified outside the top four.