P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Who came off best and worst from a qualifying session full of surprises
Qualifying in Canada is crucial, with George Russell achieving his sixth grand prix pole position, a surprise considering Mercedes’ recent form. With Mercedes securing the first and fourth positions, George Russell’s pole position win against Max Verstappen was a highlight of the Canadian race weekend. However, McLaren faced a disappointing Saturday with Norris finishing in 7th, in contrast to Piastri’s 3rd place. Max Verstappen emerged as a winner in qualifying, beating both McLarens despite his criticism of the attention surrounding a potential race ban. Charles Leclerc’s struggles and mistakes during qualifying resulted in an 8th place start, a disappointment given his prior strong performance. Isack Hadjar’s progress to Q3 and 9th place denied Yuki Tsunoda a top 10 shootout spot, showcasing Red Bull’s ongoing driver challenges.
