McLaren overtake Ferrari in all-time F1 record after Dutch GP lock-out
Another F1 front row lock-out for McLaren at the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix
McLaren have locked out the front row of the grid for Sunday’s Dutch Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri produced his best lap of the weekend to pip teammate Lando Norris to pole position at Zandvoort.
Until Q3, Norris led the way, topping all three practice sessions at the Dutch Grand Prix.
While neither driver could improve during their final lap, it was enough for Piastri to take pole.
It’s McLaren’s fourth front row lock-out of the season.
Remarkably, McLaren had to wait 12 years (from 2012 to 2024) to claim another front-row lock-out.
Overall, it’s McLaren’s 69th front row lock-out in their history.
They have moved them one ahead of Ferrari in the all-time list.
They’re now behind Mercedes, who have 82.
Most front row lock-outs in F1
Mercedes - 82
McLaren - 69
Ferrari - 68
Williams - 62
Red Bull - 28
The McLaren pair are embroiled in a tight title battle for this year’s drivers’ championship.
There are only nine points between Piastri and Norris.
In recent rounds, the momentum is on Norris’ side, winning three of the last four races.
That’s not entirely on merit, as Norris won at Silverstone solely due to Piastri’s 10-second time penalty.
He also benefitted from a strategy gamble in Hungary, making the most of McLaren’s one-stop strategy.
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