Russell edges Antonelli to take pole for Canada sprint
George Russell secured pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli by a narrow margin. This comes after a challenging start to the season for Russell, who is currently second in the drivers' championship. The race weekend marks a significant turnaround for Russell, who expressed confidence in his performance and the upgrades made to his car.
- ▪George Russell took pole position for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪He beat teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.068 seconds in final qualifying.
- ▪Russell is currently second in the drivers' championship, trailing Antonelli by 20 points.
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