In a thrilling qualifying session at the Circuit de Gilles Villeneuve, Mercedes driver George Russell clinched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out championship leader Max Verstappen of Red Bull. Ferrari, however, struggled to find pace, leaving Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in 11th and 12th positions on the grid. The highly-anticipated Canadian GP is scheduled to begin at 2 pm local time (-4 GMT) on Sunday, June 9, 2024.
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Lando Norris claimed the top spot in a disrupted first practice session at the IndyCar 2023 race in Montreal, setting the stage for an exciting weekend ahead. The session was marked by red flags and limited dry running, but Norris powered through to top the timesheets, followed closely by Carlos Sainz Jr. and Charles Leclerc.
In a dramatic Formula 1 qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell secured his maiden pole position, holding off a late surge from Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver’s blistering 1m12.000s lap in Q3 set the benchmark, showcasing the team’s progress as the championship battle heats up.
The Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session was a thriller, with Mercedes’ George Russell securing pole position ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Russell set the pace with a blistering 1m12.000s lap, matching Verstappen’s time, in a tightly contested battle at the front of the grid.
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Lando Norris topped the first Formula 1 free practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc in a weather-hit opening practice at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
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