Derek Warwick was removed from stewarding duties for the Canadian Grand Prix following “unauthorised” comments that he made in the press

Canadian Grand Prix delivered one of the many shocking results of the Formula 1 season, as George Russell took pole position after posting the exact time as Max Verstappen in Q3. Can Russell and Mercedes deliver another surprise Saturday in Montreal?

George Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off rival Max Verstappen to clinch top spot in Montreal.Russell delivered the goods with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.

George Russell has won the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen in P2 and Andrea Kimi Antonelli in P3, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in P4 and P5 respectively. As the race started George Russell got off the line well,

The Canadian Grand Prix qualifying session had George Russell as the standout performer. During a dramatic finish, he secured the pole position. Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen were the main threats to the British driver.

George Russell pointed out he has a "few more points on my license to play with" ahead of his front row start alongside Max Verstappen.