Russell grabs pole for Mercedes 1-2 at Canadian GP
George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, leading his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. Russell's performance included a dominant win in the sprint race, which was the first held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The McLaren duo of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start from the second row in the main race.
- ▪George Russell achieved pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪Russell won the sprint race, reducing Antonelli's championship lead.
- ▪Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will start from the second row in the main race.
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