The drama at Montréal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve has been replaced by excitement and anticipation ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. A thrilling qualifying session saw George Russell take pole position, with Max Verstappen closing in on second place.
Piastri initially led the charge, setting a provisional fastest time, but Verstappen eventually overtook him. However, it was Russell’s impressive performance that earned him the top spot, recording a 1m11.120s to secure his first pole position of the season.
Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton secured fourth place for Ferrari, while Fernando Alonso took fifth with McLaren teammate Lando Norris trailing behind in sixth. Verstappen and Piastri were locked out of the top three after their earlier battle, but the Dutchman ultimately emerged as the fastest with a 1m11.248s.
As the battle for pole position heats up, Russell’s performance has set the tone for an exciting race. With Verstappen pushing hard to overtake him, fans can expect a thrilling contest in Montreal.
Source: https://www.crash.net/f1/live/1043664/2025-f1-canadian-gp-fp3-qualifying-live-updates