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Motorsport: McLaren’s Oscar Piastri takes pole for Dutch Grand Prix

# Motorsport: Oscar Piastri snatched pole position Saturday for the Dutch Grand Prix, locking up the front of the grid with his teammate Lando Norris as McLaren maintained their dominance of Formula One. It was the fifth pole position of the season for the Australian driver, who is seeking to extend his nine-point world championship lead over Norris. Norris had had the edge over the Australian in all three practice sessions so far, but Piastri hit back when it counted to give himself an advantage for the race. Home favourite Max Verstappen qualified in third position.