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Piastri Leads Dutch GP From Pole as McLaren Sets the Pace at Zandvoort

Alpine rookie Franco Colapinto starts 16th under scrutiny after Flavio Briatore questioned his readiness.

Overview

  • McLaren locked out the front row in qualifying with Oscar Piastri on pole ahead of teammate Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen third.
  • Live race updates report Piastri controlling the early laps as Verstappen moved into second, while Colapinto climbed to 14th.
  • Broadcast coverage is available live on Disney+ Premium and F1 TV Pro, with Fox Sports providing live commentary and later a delayed telecast in some regions.
  • Colapinto said traffic from Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman in the final sector cost him a shot at advancing to Q2.
  • The Dutch GP at Zandvoort is in one of its final years on the calendar, with the event slated to drop off after the 2026 season.