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F1 Canadian Grand Prix: George Russell pips Kimi Antonelli to pole
Russell has admitted he has had a “turbulent” opening to the season but he delivered an absolutely flawless lap to thread the needle on the demanding street circuit that flows at high-speed across the Île Notre-Dame. The track rewards commitment and precision but is unforgiving of error and the 28-year-old judged it to perfection.
TL;DR
- George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Kimi Antonelli qualified second, just 0.068 seconds behind Russell.
- Lando Norris qualified third, pleased with McLaren's closer performance to Mercedes.
- The qualifying session was described as "epic," with Russell delivering a "flawless lap."
- Russell has now achieved his third consecutive pole position in Montreal.
- The race is expected to be wet, which could significantly impact the outcome.
- Russell and Antonelli expressed mutual respect and anticipation for a close race.
- Max Verstappen qualified in sixth position.
- Charles Leclerc expressed frustration with his car's pace, qualifying eighth.
- Pierre Gasly encountered issues in Q1 after hitting a marmot.