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Was an early Montreal sprint qualifying crasher one of the session’s actual heroes? Here are our winners and losers picks
The grid for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race displayed a symmetrical first four rows team-by-team, with varying levels of satisfaction among the top eight cars. The Montreal sprint qualifying saw winners and losers emerge, with George Russell emerging as a winner by securing 1st place and reclaiming momentum in his title challenge. However, Mercedes’ main rivals finished between 3rd and 6th, showing no significant improvement, while Red Bull suffered a notable performance drop landing in 7th and 8th positions.
Fernando Alonso, despite crashing out in SQ1, showcased improved competitiveness in Montreal, marking progress for Aston Martin. Similarly, Carlos Sainz excelled in securing 10th place after a successful run plan execution by Williams, contrasting starkly with their previous struggles in Miami. Amidst the ups and downs of the sprint qualifying in Montreal, drivers and teams faced varied outcomes, setting the stage for an intriguing Canadian Grand Prix.
