Qualifying · Canadian Grand Prix
Russell on pole for the Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell topped qualifying by 0.068s from Antonelli.
George Russell (Mercedes) took pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a 1:12.578, 0.068s ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Lando Norris starts third.
It's Russell's 2nd pole of 2026.
Knocked out in Q2: Hülkenberg, Lawson, Bortoleto, Sainz, Bearman and Gasly.
Out in Q1: Ocon, Albon, Alonso, Pérez, Stroll and Bottas.
At Aston Martin, Alonso out-qualified Stroll by 0.999s. At Cadillac F1 Team, Pérez out-qualified Bottas by 0.843s.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Best | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:12.578 | |
| 2 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:12.646 | +0.068s |
| 3 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:12.729 | +0.151s |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:12.781 | +0.203s |
| 5 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:12.868 | +0.290s |
| 6 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 1:12.907 | +0.329s |
| 7 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull | 1:12.935 | +0.357s |
| 8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:12.976 | +0.398s |
| 9 | Arvid Lindblad | RB F1 Team | 1:13.280 | +0.702s |
| 10 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine F1 Team | 1:13.697 | +1.119s |
Written automatically from the official timing. Results can change after stewards' decisions.
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