Russell Takes Sprint Pole at Dutch GP, Bortoleto Ninth
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George Russell got pole position for the sprint race at the Dutch Grand Prix.
Pole position means he will start first in the race.
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished in ninth place.
This was good for Bortoleto. He is a new driver in Formula 1.
Before the sprint qualifying, there was one practice session.
Kimi Antonelli was the fastest driver in that practice session.
The Dutch Grand Prix happens at a track called Zandvoort.
Fans can watch the sprint race and qualifying on Saturday.
The full race weekend has many parts. Sprint is one part.
Drivers get points in the sprint race too.
This race is part of the Formula 1 season in 2026.
Vocabulary6 words
- pole
- the best starting place in a race
- sprint
- a shorter race before the main race
- Grand Prix
- a big car race event
- Formula 1
- a top racing car sport
- qualifying
- a session to decide starting places
- practice session
- time to drive and test before racing
Quiz
Answer key
1. George Russell 2. Ninth 3. Kimi Antonelli
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
George Russell got _____ position for the _____ race at the Dutch _____.
Pole position means he will _____ first in the race.
Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto finished in _____ place.
This was good for Bortoleto. He is a new driver in _____.
Before the sprint _____, there was one _____ session.
Kimi Antonelli was the fastest driver in that practice _____.
The Dutch Grand Prix happens at a _____ called Zandvoort.
Fans can watch the sprint race and qualifying on _____.