Dutch GP provisional starting grid | Verstappen has to be on the defensive

Max Verstappen will start from pole position on home soil at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Dutchman managed to set the fastest time, despite a mediocre Friday. Verstappen will have to keep Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz behind him at the start.

The party will be electric at Zandvoort if Verstappen manages to convert his pole position into victory, but Ferrari will be looking to make things difficult for the Red Bull Racing driver. If Leclerc and Sainz cannot pass Verstappen at the start, they will have to rely on a strong strategy. Overtaking is difficult on the Dutch circuit.

Lewis Hamilton will also try to finish on the podium from P4. The Briton will be extra motivated after his early retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix. Sergio Perez ended his session with a crash into the wall and will need to convince again on Sunday. George Russell will start from sixth position. Both Mercedes drivers could not complete their final run in Q3 because of the yellow flag after Perez's crash.

Lando Norris, Mick Schumacher, Yuki Tsunoda and Lance Stroll complete the top ten. The midfield has been close all weekend, so we can expect some exciting battles on Sunday.