# Motorsport: Mercedes driver George Russell pipped Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to the post to start in pole position at today’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Russell achieved the best time in the final qualifying round yesterday. Championship leader Oscar Piastri will start from third, while his title rival, and McLaren team-mate, Lando Norris could only manage seventh. Behind Piastri will start Kimi Antonelli, with Lewis Hamilton fifth in the leading Ferrari.
Motorsport: George Russell in pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix