(Zandvoort) Max Verstappen is not invincible at home.
Lando Norris put in a masterful lap to take pole position ahead of the three-time world champion in qualifying for the Dutch Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday. Norris will now look to end Verstappen’s winning streak ahead of his team on Sunday, while also reducing the Dutchman’s lead in the drivers’ standings.
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On his final lap, Norris flew around the Zandvoort circuit and beat Verstappen by 0.356 seconds.
Verstappen, who will participate in a 200e Career Grand Prix on Sunday, had won pole position and all three races held at Zandvoort since the Dutch GP returned to the F1 calendar in 2021.
Although conditions have been rainy and windy since the start of the weekend, qualifying was held in dry conditions.
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Max Verstappen
McLaren arrived in the Netherlands with updates for its cars and everything indicates that the British team now has the advantage over Red Bull.
Norris’ McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri took third place. He will be joined on the second row by Mercedes’ George Russell. The third row will be made up of Red Bull’s Sergio Perez and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Quebec driver Lance Stroll of Aston Martin finished ninth.
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Lance Stroll driving his Aston Martin during the qualifying session
There were two surprises in the second segment of qualifying. Carlos Sainz Jr. had to settle for 11the rank aboard his Ferrari, while Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton finished 12the.
Logan Sargeant did not take part in qualifying. He was the victim of a violent accident during the third practice session on Saturday morning, leaving his car on fire and badly damaged.