George Russell Takes Canadian Grand Prix Pole, Edging F1 2024 Leading Racer Max Verstappen on Tiebreaker

George Russell edged Formula 1 points leader Max Verstappen on a tiebreaker for the pole position in the Canadian Grand Prix. Russell and Verstappen had identical laps of 1 minute 12.000 seconds at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with the Mercedes driver getting the top spot Sunday by setting the time first. It's the second time F1 qualifying has ended in a tie since the start of three-decimal timing. Now Russell faces the challenge of keeping Red Bull star Verstappen behind him in the race. F1 2024: Red Bull Racing Driver Max Verstappen Hit by Smoky Battery Problem in Canadian Grand Prix Practice Session.

슬롯사이트œWhy not? Of course. Let's go for it,슬롯사이트� Russell said. 슬롯사이트œThe car has been feeling amazing. Since we brought some upgrades to Monaco, we've sort of really been in that fight now. We're going for it tomorrow.슬롯사이트�

The 26-year-old Russell claimed his second career pole. 슬롯사이트œSuch a buzz. It's been a while since we've experienced this feeling,슬롯사이트� Russell said. 슬롯사이트œSo much hard work going on behind the scenes 슬롯사이트� we've almost felt like all of that hard work hasn't been paying off. But I think these last two race weekends has really shown that.슬롯사이트�

Verstappen won the pole last year and led every lap of the race amid a historically dominant season. This year, he's facing more challengers.

슬롯사이트œWhen you look at the whole grid, there are quite a few surprises,슬롯사이트� Verstappen said. 슬롯사이트œJust shows that everyone is closing up, and it's really details that make the difference. It's good for Formula 1.슬롯사이트�

McLaren's Lando Norris was third at 1:12.02. Both Ferraris failed to reach the third qualifying session for the first time since 2021. Charles Leclerc, the Monaco winner two weeks ago, will start 11th, with teammate Carlos Sainz 12th.

슬롯사이트œWe are just not fast enough,슬롯사이트� Leclerc said. 슬롯사이트œI don't have any explanations for now. 슬롯사이트œVery surprising, I did not expect that,"

Seven-time Canadian GP winner Lewis Hamilton qualified seventh for Mercedes. Montreal driver Lance Stroll was ninth for Aston Martin.

슬롯사이트œThe Q3 was very difficult, I didn't feel good in the car,슬롯사이트� Stroll said. 슬롯사이트œIn the end we couldn't improve enough.슬롯사이트�

After a wild, stormy Friday in Montreal, a mix of sun and clouds made for more favorable conditions Saturday. The rain rolled in briefly before qualifying but subsided. F1 2024: McLaren's Lando Norris Gives Nod to Ferrari as Favorites at Canadian Grand Prix.

슬롯사이트œIt was really challenging, to be honest,슬롯사이트� Russell said. 슬롯사이트œAll weekend, every single session and every lap has been changing, the sun comes out, the track temperature warms up, then the clouds come in, it's spitting, and it's just really, really difficult to find that sweet spot.슬롯사이트�

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