P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes’ George Russell has seized pole position at Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix during a thrilling climax that saw him and Max Verstappen set identical times. Russell and Verstappen could not be separated at all at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, but the Mercedes man’s earlier effort ensured that he edged out his Red Bull rival. […]
Russell and Verstappen were neck and neck at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with Russell edging out Verstappen in qualifying. Lando Norris took third for McLaren, while Ferrari and Sergio Perez faced early eliminations. Mercedes showed dominance in practice, despite rain showers affecting track conditions. Russell led in Q1, but Verstappen set a faster time in the end. In Q2, Russell continued to shine, while Verstappen secured a place in Q3. Ferrari struggled, allowing Red Bull drivers and Williams’ Albon to advance. Mercedes locked the front row for the race, with Verstappen fastest in Q3 before the text cutoff.
