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Russell mocks Verstappen's penalty as he takes pole for Canadian GP
- George Russell claimed pole position for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a lap of 1:10.899, outpacing Max Verstappen by 0.160 seconds.
- Verstappen's recent on-track clash with Russell during last weekend's Spanish race resulted in him receiving three penalty points, putting him close to a potential race suspension; nevertheless, he confirmed in Montreal that he intends to maintain his aggressive driving approach despite the risk.
- Russell mocked Verstappen’s penalty situation during qualifying in front of the roaring crowd, joking about having 'a few more points on my license to play with' and calling their rivalry friendly.
- Oscar Piastri, who leads the drivers' championship, qualified third and expressed satisfaction with his position after a challenging practice, while teammate Lando Norris qualified seventh amidst difficulties.
- Russell’s pole highlights Mercedes’ competitiveness this season and sets the stage for a continued rivalry with Verstappen as the race approaches, with championship implications for Piastri and Norris.
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It was a Saturday night full of emotions and super times (unexpected) that of Formula 1, returned to Canada after the European parenthesis with the last GP of Spain. First surprise: in pole position will start George Russell on Mercedes. The first place in the qualifying seemed a two-piece question between Plates and Verstappen, but in the last lap the rider Mercedes pulled out an extraordinary time (1:10.889) with yellow rubber, snatching the f…
Spectacular scenes at qualifying in Montreal! Alex Albon loses part of the engine paneling. Mercedes star George Russell starts off the pole on Sunday.
Santa Maria Times
Independent EspañolThe match between George Russell and the four-time reigning Formula One champion, Max Verstappen, could continue in the Canadian Grand Prix after both secured positions in the front row in Saturday's standings.
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