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George Russell says reset helped him secure Dutch GP Sprint pole
George Russell said a change in mindset helped him recover from low confidence and take Sprint pole at Zandvoort. He also joked that his recent engagement may have contributed to the result.
F1 Hub Newsroom
August 22, 2026
George Russell arrived at Zandvoort lacking confidence, but said a fresh mindset played a key role in his turnaround. That reset was followed by him securing Sprint pole for the Dutch Grand Prix weekend.
After the session, Russell also made a lighthearted reference to his recent engagement, joking that it may have helped him produce the performance.
The result marked a rebound for Russell at Zandvoort, where he combined that mental reset with the pace to top Sprint qualifying.