George Russell won the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint to maintain his perfect start to Formula 1's return to action and trim his championship deficit to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli.

George Russell celebrated his sprint victory at Zandvoort. The Briton was lucky, as the weather gods allowed him to cross the finish line on a dry track before the rain set in.

George Russell claimed victory in the Zandvoort Sprint, closing the gap by a few points to both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the standings.

Aston Martin has confirmed that Fernando Alonso will start Saturday’s sprint at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix from pitlane, but says a crucial car issue has been fixed. The double world champion finished last in Friday afternoon’s sprint qualifying at Zandvoort, in what was a disappointing debut for Honda’s new power unit.

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