Russell Secures Pole in Canadian GP Qualifying, Verstappen Takes Second
In an electrifying qualifying session for the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell claimed his second career pole position with a blistering lap time of 1m12.000s. Despite Max Verstappen matching Russell’s time, the Red Bull driver was forced to settle for second on the grid due to the timing of his run. Lando Norris rounded out the top three for McLaren.
The session was marked by surprises, with big names struggling to make an impact. Sergio Perez, who recently extended his contract with Red Bull, failed to exit Q1 for the second consecutive race. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz also faltered, unable to secure a top-10 spot in Q2.
Formula 1 Canadian GP Details
The ninth round of the 2024 Formula 1 season gets underway on Sunday, June 9, at 2:00pm local time (7:00pm BST). In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports will broadcast the race live, with highlights to follow on Channel 4. Live streaming is also available through NOW.
TV Schedule:
- Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event: Live coverage starts at 5:30pm BST, with the race beginning at 7:00pm BST.
- Channel 4: Highlights at 12:20am BST and 9:40am BST on Monday, June 10.
Radio Coverage:
- BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds: Live coverage starts at 7:00pm BST.
Circuit Details:
- Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal
- 70 laps, covering a total distance of 305.270km
- Weather forecast: Sunshine and showers, with a high chance of rain and moderate winds
- Temperature: 19 degrees Celsius at the start of the race
Stay tuned for the thrilling Canadian GP, as the Formula 1 drivers battle it out on the iconic Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Will Russell convert his pole position into a win, or will Verstappen and the rest of the pack have something to say about it? Find out on Sunday, June 9, with live coverage on Sky Sports and live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live.
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