George Russell threw down the gauntlet to Max Verstappen ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix after snatching pole position from the Dutchman. Russell produced a scintillating final lap in qualifying to clinch his first pole of the season, pipping Verstappen by 0.160 seconds, with championship leader Oscar Piastri is third.

Mercedes' George Russell snatched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix from Red Bull's Max Verstappen. Russell beat Verstappen by 0.160 seconds to grab the fastest time just

The Mercedes driver claimed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri