George Russell takes Canadian GP pole ahead of Max Verstappen
Russell and Verstappen set identical lap times
George Russell will start the Canadian Grand Prix from pole position after a dramatic qualifying session in Montreal. The Mercedes driver set an identical lap time to championship leader Max Verstappen, but took pole by virtue of setting his time first.
A thrilling qualifying session
The qualifying session was a thrilling affair, with the top three drivers all separated by less than a tenth of a second. Russell took provisional pole early on, but was then displaced by Verstappen. However, Russell fought back on his final lap to set a new best time and take pole position.
Conclusion
This was a major result for Russell, who is still looking for his first win in Formula 1. It was also a disappointing result for Verstappen, who will start the race from second place. The Canadian Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling race, and Russell and Verstappen are likely to be the main protagonists.
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