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Spanish GP, F1 Qualifying: Lando Norris Pips Max Verstappen To Take Pole - In Pics

Lando Norris wrested the pole position from Red Bull Racing's red-hot Max Verstappen during qualifying for the Spanish Formula One Grand Prix on Saturday (June 22). Norris claimed his second career pole with a late surge that pipped the three-time world champion. Lewis Hamilton will start third, just ahead of Mercedes teammate George Russell. Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are next.

McLaren driver Lando Norris Photo: Thomas Coex, Pool Photo via AP

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, center, 🀅celebrates after winning the pole position, next to Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, ahead of the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona C🎐atalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

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Spain F1 GP Auto Racing
Spain F1 GP Auto Racing Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

McLaren driver🦋 Lando Norris of Britain celebrates after winning the pole position for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

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Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix
Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car before wi🎉nning the pole position for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

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Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the qualifying session for t🐟he Formula 1 Spanꦍish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the qualifying ses𒁏sion for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, neꦍar Barcelona, Spain.

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Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain
Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the qualifying session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, n🃏e🦩ar Barcelona, Spain.

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco Photo: AP/Joan Monfort

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco ste𓆉ers his car during the 3rd practice session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetr🦂ack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of t☂he Netherlands Photo; AP/Joan Monfort

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the 3rd practice session for the For♏muꦑla 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain.