Rain falls at F1’s Dutch Grand Prix as Lando Norris seeks another win from pole
Summary
Rain began falling before the start of the Dutch Grand Prix, making the race likely to be the first wet race under new Formula 1 rules in 2026. Lando Norris qualified in first place and will try to win from pole position, with Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli close behind.Key Facts
- Rain fell before the race start, causing drivers to use wet or intermediate tires.
- Lando Norris of McLaren secured pole position in qualifying.
- Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli qualified second and third.
- Rain arrived too late to affect Saturday’s sprint race, which Russell won.
- Norris struggled in the sprint race, finishing third after starting second.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the championship with a 53-point advantage over Russell.
- Lewis Hamilton had a difficult weekend, finishing seventh in the sprint and qualifying fifth for the main race.
- The Dutch Grand Prix track is known for being hard to overtake on, making rain conditions significant.
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