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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen claimed a hard-fought win at the Canadian Grand Prix, navigating changeable weather, multiple restarts, and intense pressure from rivals to secure the top spot on the podium. Lando Norris and George Russell completed the podium in a thrilling race that could see a significant shift in the Formula 1 Standings.

Lando Norris fears the 2026 Formula 1 rule changes could widen the gaps between teams, moving away from the tightly contested competition of recent races. The McLaren driver believes the sport may not see days like the current ones again, as historical trends show big gaps emerging after regulation changes.

Aston Martin bounced back with a compelling qualifying performance in Montreal, Canada, with Fernando Alonso finishing sixth just 0.228 seconds behind polesitter George Russell. The closely contested session saw the top drivers separated by the slimmest of margins, showcasing the team’s resurgence after a string of challenging race weekends.

Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen has downplayed Red Bull’s competitiveness in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying, hinting that Mercedes’ true pace was concealed. Despite finishing closely behind George Russell’s pole position time, Verstappen acknowledged that the Mercedes driver’s lap was slower than Lewis Hamilton’s benchmark Q2 time, suggesting the Silver Arrows have more in reserve.

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.