With George Russell and Max Verstappen sharing the front row, the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix looks intriguing. But what does the data say about their chances in the race? And do the long runs offer any hope for McLaren?

George Russell claimed his sixth career Formula 1 pole position – and his first of the 2025 season – with a sensational lap during Saturday’s qualifying session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Mercedes driver clocked a blistering 1:10.

George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for Formula One's 2025 Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen

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

George Russell stormed to a stunning pole position for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen, but the grid changed several times amidst penalties and parc ferme breaches. The Mercedes driver banked the best lap of the weekend with his final effort in qualifying to bump Verstappen from pole.

George Russell just gave fans a rare peek inside Formula 1’s exclusive WhatsApp group and yes, the memes are flying.

George Russell topped second practice ahead of the Canadian GP, with McLaren's Lando Norris second and team-mate Kimi Antonelli third

The FIA have announced the punishment verdict for Mercedes F1 star George Russell after the stewards launched an investigation at the Canadian Grand Prix. ➡️ READ MORE The FIA have suspended Derek Warwick as an F1 steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix with immediate effect.