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George Russell teases Max Verstappen over licence points after beating him to Canada pole
George Russell emphasized that he has “a few more points” remaining on his F1 super licence for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, where he anticipates a potential battle against Max Verstappen.
Russell’s remarkable pole position at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve saw him narrowly outpace Verstappen in Q3, setting the stage for both drivers to occupy the front row.
The duo’s rivalry intensified after a contentious incident at the previous Spanish Grand Prix, where Verstappen was penalized for a collision with Russell post Safety Car.
Despite the tension, Russell maintained a lighthearted attitude, joking about his rapport with Verstappen and jokingly referencing his license points.
Celebrating his sixth career pole, Russell described his Canada qualifying as “exhilarating” and recounted the excitement of his final lap, expressing joy at achieving the top grid slot.
