P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen was denied pole position by George Russell, following a stunning lap by the Mercedes driver.
Max Verstappen praised Red Bull for making the difficult decision on which tyres to run in the fight for pole position in the Canadian Grand Prix, even though he ultimately lost out to George Russell. Verstappen had secured provisional pole position with his final lap in Q3 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, only to be topped by Russell’s sensational performance. Both drivers opted for the medium compound over the C6 soft tyre, a challenging choice to make. Verstappen expressed satisfaction with the team’s tyre selection, as his car felt strong throughout the weekend in Canada. Despite starting second, which is considered a favorable position in Canada due to the run into the first corner, Verstappen expressed contentment with qualifying and looks forward to a solid race day performance.
