Russell: Sprint pole a good reminder that 'I've still got it'

George Russell admitted it was "good to remind myself I've still got it" after returning to form by taking Sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix.

Mercedes' George Russell secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race, ahead of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

Mercedes driver George Russell has claimed pole position for Saturday's sprint race in Zandvoort.

George Russell has taken the fight to his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by qualifying on pole position for the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix

The Mercedes driver is bidding to close the gap on team-mate Kimi Antonelli, who leads the standings.

21 Aug 2026 11:30PM ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Aug 21 : George Russell put Mercedes on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race ahead of McLaren's Formula One champion Lando Norris.Russell produced a best lap of one minute 11.567 seconds to beat his fellow Briton by 0.041 of a second.Ferrari's Charles Leclerc wi

George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his third sprint pole of the 2026 season. Russell’s pole came particularly out of the blue a

Russell takes Dutch GP sprint pole as Antonelli struggles to fifth

George Russell has taken pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix sprint race with Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli down in fifth. The Mercedes driver pipped reigning world champion Lando Norris by only 0.041s to take his second sprint pole of the 2026 season after Shanghai at round two. Russell’s pole came p