Sun Aug 31 13:50:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix qualifying session and race, focusing on key events and results:

**Piastri Secures Pole, Norris Battles Verstappen for Podium in Thrilling Dutch Grand Prix**

**ZANDVOORT, Netherlands** – Oscar Piastri has claimed pole position for the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix after a captivating qualifying session that saw him narrowly edge out his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris. Piastri set a blistering time of 1m 08.662s to secure the top spot, with Norris just 0.012s behind. Max Verstappen will start third, giving the home crowd something to cheer about.

The qualifying session was filled with drama from the start. Lance Stroll crashed early in Q1, ending his session prematurely. Q2 saw Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc report spotting a fox on track, adding an unusual twist to the proceedings. Ultimately, Antonelli, Tsunoda, Bortoleto, Gasly, and Albon failed to make it out of Q2.

Q3 saw Norris and Piastri fighting for provisional pole position with Piastri leading the way. However, neither driver improved on their previous time, giving Piastri pole position. Verstappen put his Red Bull into third place.

In the race, Verstappen overtook Norris for P2 at the start. However, Norris fought back. On lap 9, Norris snatched back P2 from Verstappen.

Isack Hadjar delivered a career-best P4 for Racing Bulls, followed by George Russell in P5. The Ferraris of Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start from P6 and P7, respectively. Liam Lawson completed a strong showing for Racing Bulls in eighth, with Carlos Sainz and Fernando Alonso rounding out the top ten.

The race is set to start on Sunday at 1500 local time.

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