After Lando Norris was the fastest in all three free practice sessions, Oscar Piastri has once again pulled a Piastri move and claimed the pole position in a nail-biting qualifying session at the Dutch Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying, turning the tables on his McLaren teammate. The battle for top spot was tight all through the qualifying, with Piastri edging Norris by a razor-thin 0.012 seconds at the Zandvoort circuit.
Lando Norris: An Absolute Force In The Dutch Grand Prix 2025
Lando Norris had been the man to beat all weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix 2025, topping every practice session and looking like the favorite to claim pole. But as qualifying unfolded, Piastri saved his best for last, perfectly timing his final lap to snatch that prized number one spot. Norris’s performance was nothing short of stellar, though, as he will start right beside his teammate in P2, meaning McLaren fans can dream big of a one-two finish on Dutch soil.
The Home-Favourite Max Verstappen
Behind the McLaren duo, the crowd got a cheer-worthy performance from home hero Max Verstappen, who will start third in his Red Bull. Verstappen’s podium spot reminds everyone that the Dutch Grand Prix is his backyard, and the home fans won’t settle for anything less than a strong fight from their superstar.
Close on Verstappen was Isack Hadjar, the surprise package from Racing Bulls, who impressed everyone by grabbing fourth on the grid after a storming lap. The Frenchman just about edged out Mercedes’ George Russell, who settled for a solid fifth place at the Dutch Grand Prix 2025.
Ferrari’s Mixed Results, Again
Ferrari had a mixed qualifying showing. Charles Leclerc edged out his teammate Lewis Hamilton to claim sixth, with Hamilton slipping slightly to seventh. It will be interesting to see if the Italian giants can turn these decent starting spots into a strong race-day haul. Behind them, Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson took eighth, Williams’ Carlos Sainz ninth, and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso completed the top ten.
Another Crash For Lance Stroll
The Dutch Grand Prix 2025 qualifying session was not without drama. Lance Stroll, driving for Aston Martin, had a tough day, ending with a crash in Q1 that left him down in 20th and last on the grid. The impact was hard enough that his team couldn’t repair the damage in time for him to rejoin the session. That’s a big blow for Stroll and Aston Martin on a track where clean qualifying is crucial.
The midfield was packed with some familiar faces who will be fighting hard on race day to claw their way up the order. Mercedes’ young gun Andrea Kimi Antonelli qualified 11th, followed by Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda in 12th. Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly rounded out the mid-pack, securing 13th and 14th, respectively. Williams’ Alexander Albon will start 15th, while Alpine’s Franco Colapinto and Sauber’s Nico Hülkenberg made up the rest of the top 17.
Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman qualified 18th and 19th, setting the stage for their own battle in the race. With such a competitive field, the Dutch Grand Prix is shaping up nicely for some intense racing and strategic twists.
Dutch Grand Prix 2025 Qualifying Results
| POS. | NO. | DRIVER | TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | LAPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:09.338 | 1:08.964 | 1:08.662 | 18 |
| 2 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:09.469 | 1:08.874 | 1:08.674 | 18 |
| 3 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:09.696 | 1:09.122 | 1:08.925 | 18 |
| 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:09.966 | 1:09.439 | 1:09.208 | 18 |
| 5 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:09.676 | 1:09.313 | 1:09.255 | 18 |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:09.906 | 1:09.304 | 1:09.340 | 22 |
| 7 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:09.900 | 1:09.261 | 1:09.390 | 21 |
| 8 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:09.779 | 1:09.383 | 1:09.500 | 18 |
| 9 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:09.980 | 1:09.472 | 1:09.505 | 18 |
| 10 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:09.950 | 1:09.366 | 1:09.630 | 17 |
| 11 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:09.845 | 1:09.493 | 12 | |
| 12 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing | 1:09.954 | 1:09.622 | 15 | |
| 13 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber | 1:10.037 | 1:09.622 | 12 | |
| 14 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:09.894 | 1:09.637 | 15 | |
| 15 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:09.792 | 1:09.652 | 12 | |
| 16 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:10.104 | 9 | ||
| 17 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber | 1:10.195 | 9 | ||
| 18 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:10.197 | 9 | ||
| 19 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:10.262 | 9 | ||
| NC | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | DNF | 2 |
Also read: Dutch Grand Prix 2025: Key Details, Schedule, And More
