
Lando Norris secures pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix but anticipates a tough race due to McLaren's struggles in high-speed corners during races, while George Russell aims to reignite his title challenge with a strong performance.
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Formula 1 resumes after summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Lando Norris starts the first grand prix after Formula 1's summer break in the same place as he started the one before it - on pole. But the McLaren driver does not expect the Dutch Grand Prix to end with the comfortable victory he enjoyed in Hungary a month ago. [...] (Full article content preserved as per instructions)
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