Formula 1 News: Russell Takes Pole Position in Montreal as Verstappen Grabs Second
In a thrilling qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, George Russell secured his second pole position of the season, with Max Verstappen taking second place. The Mercedes driver set a blistering time of 1:12.000, matching Verstappen’s time, but taking pole due to setting it earlier.
Lewis Hamilton, Russell’s teammate, had a disappointing qualifying session, finishing seventh. Red Bull’s Sergio Perez struggled with grip and exited in Q1, while his teammate Verstappen showed his skills to make it to the front row.
McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had a mixed day, with Norris showing promising pace but ultimately finishing fifth, and Piastri making it to Q3 but ending up eighth.
Haas’s Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen had a tough day, with Hulkenberg failing to make it out of Q1 and Magnussen finishing 12th. Alpine’s Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly also struggled, with Ocon finishing 18th and Gasly 15th.
Alfa Romeo’s Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu had a difficult day, with Bottas finishing 17th and Zhou 20th.
“The qualifying session was extremely close, with the top ten featuring drivers from six different teams. The newly resurfaced track is still very green and prone to graining.”
- Mario Isola, Motorsport Director
The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix is set to be an exciting race, with unpredictable weather conditions and a closely contested grid. Will Russell be able to convert his pole position into a win, or will Verstappen and the rest of the field be able to catch up?
Formula 1 Standings:
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:12.000
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:12.000
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:12.071
- Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – 1:12.113
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:12.141
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:12.173
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – 1:12.280
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:12.300
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:12.320
- Daniel Ricciardo (AlphaTauri) – 1:12.340
Formula 1 Calendar:
Next Race: French Grand Prix – July 2, 2024
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