Russell claims Dutch GP Sprint pole as Antonelli joins on front row, Hamilton struggles
George Russell secured Sprint pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli also featuring prominently on the front row. Title rival Lewis Hamilton was left on the back foot during the Sprint qualifying session, struggling to match the pace of the Mercedes cars. The result reshuffles expectations for the Sprint race and adds another data point to the competitive order at Zandvoort.
Read the full story at skysports.comA Sprint pole for Russell, with Antonelli right there, underlines Mercedes' strong one-lap pace at Zandvoort. Hamilton's struggles in the same session are the more interesting subplot — they point to either a setup miss, tire difficulty, or simply that the championship leader isn't getting the most from this circuit. Sprint weekends compress the recovery window, so Saturday's race will reveal how quickly the chasing pack can respond.
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