George Russell took pole position for Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and denied Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli a fourth-straight pole by 0.068s. The pair ignited their rivalry with a fierce battle in the sprint race earlier on Saturday.Russell aborted his first Q3 lap and his first proper lap, with 2m30s remaining, put him a provisional third. A last-gasp salvo secured his third consecutive pole in Montreal, while Antonelli ensured a front-row lockout for Mercedes.McLaren locked out the second row with Lando Norris third – having held provisional pole before the Mercedes improved – and Oscar Piastri improving to fourth, just 0.05s behind. A trip through the grass cost Lewis Hamilton but he still managed fifth for Ferrari, three-tenths off …
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Author: Samarth Kanal
