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That first chicane at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is going to be an interesting battleground at the start of the Canadian GP. Just how will Max Verstappen play it?
George Russell reassured Max Verstappen that receiving an F1 race ban wouldn’t be catastrophic during a media session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The two rivals are set to start on the front row at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after a recent incident during the Spanish Grand Prix where Verstappen collided with Russell’s Mercedes. Despite Verstappen’s penalty in Spain bringing him closer to a potential race ban, Russell emphasized the importance of racing competitively but safely. Russell’s pole position for the upcoming race sets the stage for a potentially intense battle between the pair. Both drivers, including championship leader Oscar Piastri starting in third place, expressed their commitment to racing without altering their competitive approach or level of risk-taking amidst the ongoing tension.
