Norris pips Verstappen to pole to silence home fans at Dutch GP

The British driver, who trails Verstappen by 78 points in the standings with 10 rounds still to play, saw off his rival by 0.356 seconds to silence the 100,000 spectators at Zandvoort

DRIVING IT HOME: McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, left, is congratulated by Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands for his pole position during qualifying session ahead of the Formula One Dutch Grand Prix race at the Zandvoort racetrack, Netherlands, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Pic: AP Photo/Patrick Post, Pool

Lando Norris reminded Max Verstappen of his world championship credentials by taking a brilliant pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.

The British driver, who trails Verstappen by 78 points in the standings with 10 rounds still to play, saw off his rival by 0.356 seconds to silence the 100,000 spectators hoping to see the Dutchman start the Zandvoort race from the front.