George Russell Takes Second Career Pole in Canadian GP with Identical 1:12.000 Lap Time to Verstappen

Jun 8, 2024, 09:02 PM

George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in a dramatic qualifying session where he and Max Verstappen set identical lap times of 1:12.000. Russell claimed pole by virtue of setting his time first, marking his second career pole. Lando Norris will start from third, followed by Oscar Piastri in fourth and Daniel Ricciardo in fifth. Both Ferrari drivers were eliminated in Q2, marking a disappointing session for the team. The qualifying session also saw competitive performances from other teams, with Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hülkenberg of Haas finishing 14th and 19th respectively, and Logan Sargeant of Williams qualifying 13th. The session was marked by the threat of rain, adding to the drama. Notably, Ricciardo's performance came a day after Jacques Villeneuve questioned his place in F1.