Verstappen secures pole position for Dutch Grand Prix

Max Verstappen delivered the goods in front of 105,000 orange-clad fans by putting his Red Bull on pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix.

Verstappen's preparations for qualifying were dealt a blow when he missed a large chunk of practice on Friday following a gearbox failure.

But the world champion came up with a lap when it mattered most to see off Charles Leclerc by just 0.021 seconds and claim the 17th pole of his career on his seemingly unstoppable march towards the championship.

Carlos Sainz qualified third, one place ahead of Lewis Hamilton.

A jubilant Verstappen, who has nine wins from 14 races this year, said: "It is unbelievable, especially after yesterday. We had a difficult day but we worked really well overnight with the whole team to turn it around.

"It was a special qualifying. We had to change the car around quite a bit and this morning was about learning and trying to fine-tune the car. I am really happy with Q3."