Norris Takes Pole Position for Dutch Grand Prix
Lando Norris got pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Pole position means he will start the race in first place.
The race is part of Formula 1, a car racing sport.
Gabriel Bortoleto will start in ninth place.
Bortoleto drives for the Audi team.
He was happy about his result.
He said the team is going in the right direction.
The main race happens on Sunday.
Many fans want to know the times and how to watch it.
The race takes place in the Netherlands.
This event is called a Grand Prix.
A Grand Prix is a big race weekend in Formula 1.
Drivers do a qualifying session before the race.
Qualifying decides where each driver starts.
The starting order is called the grid.
Vocabulary5 words
- pole position
- the first starting place in a race
- Formula 1
- a famous type of car racing
- Grand Prix
- a big race event
- qualifying
- a session before the race to decide starting places
- grid
- the list of starting positions
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Answer key
1. Lando Norris 2. Ninth 3. True
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Lando Norris got _____ for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Pole position means he will start the race in _____ place.
The race is part of _____, a car racing sport.
Gabriel Bortoleto will start in _____ place.
Bortoleto drives for the _____ team.
He said the team is going in the right _____.
The main race happens on _____.
The race takes place in the _____.
This event is called a _____.
Drivers do a _____ session before the race.
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