Why it matters:
The provisional starting grid for the Dutch Grand Prix is set, with Oscar Piastri surprisingly taking pole position ahead of teammate Lando Norris. This puts McLaren in a strong 1-2 starting position, but Max Verstappen in P3 aims to challenge their dominance on home soil.
The details:
- After the summer break, the Formula 1 season resumes in Zandvoort.
- Oscar Piastri secured pole, narrowly beating Lando Norris for a McLaren front-row lockout.
- Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar will start from third and fourth, respectively, completing the second row.
- George Russell and Charles Leclerc form the third row, with Lewis Hamilton in seventh.
- Notable Q2 eliminations include Kimi Antonelli (P11) and Yuki Tsunoda (P12).
- Lance Stroll crashed in Q1 but was permitted to start the race from the back.
What's next:
All eyes are on Verstappen to see if he can overcome the McLarens and make a strong bid for victory at his home Grand Prix, adding an exciting dynamic to the front-row battle.