P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has played a key role in George Russell’s improved form at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
George Russell acknowledged Lewis Hamilton’s influence on his performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, earning consecutive F1 pole positions in Canada. In the 2024 and 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, Russell’s exceptional qualifying laps saw him outpace Max Verstappen. Learning from Hamilton proved pivotal in Russell’s success in Montreal. Hamilton, a seven-time winner in Canada, imparted crucial lessons to Russell during their time together at Mercedes. As they gear up for the race, Russell’s pole position sets the stage for a showdown with Verstappen, their recent clash in Spain adding intrigue to their rivalry. Russell’s quip about penalty points hints at a possible challenge in the upcoming race to maintain his lead.
