The FIA has confirmed the official starting grid for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix of Formula 1, which will be held this Sunday in Zandvoort. Lando Norris starts from pole position, with George Russell alongside him on the front row.
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Kimi Antonelli starts third, with Oscar Piastri in fourth. Ferrari occupies the third row, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth position and Charles Leclerc in sixth, while Max Verstappen begins his home race from seventh place.
Gabriel Bortoleto will be ninth on the grid with Audi, behind Liam Lawson and ahead of Arvid Lindblad. Further back, Yuki Tsunoda starts 12th, Fernando Alonso 18th, and Valtteri Bottas closes the grid in 21st position.
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The main change compared to the initial lineup involves Sergio Pérez. The Cadillac driver will not occupy a position on the grid and will start from the pit lane.
Check the official starting grid for the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix:
1. Lando Norris (McLaren/Mercedes)
2. George Russell (Mercedes)
3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
4. Oscar Piastri (McLaren/Mercedes)
5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
7. Max Verstappen (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
8. Liam Lawson (Red Bull/Red Bull Ford)
9. Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
10. Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
11. Pierre Gasly (Alpine/Mercedes)
12. Yuki Tsunoda (Racing Bulls/Red Bull Ford)
13. Nico Hülkenberg (Audi)
14. Franco Colapinto (Alpine/Mercedes)
15. Esteban Ocon (Haas/Ferrari)
16. Alexander Albon (Williams/Mercedes)
17. Carlos Sainz (Williams/Mercedes)
18. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin/Honda)
19. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin/Honda)
20. Oliver Bearman (Haas/Ferrari)
21. Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac/Ferrari)
Pit lane: Sergio Pérez (Cadillac/Ferrari)
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The Dutch Grand Prix starts this Sunday at 10:00 AM, Brasília time (GMT -3).
