Canadian Grand Prix: George Russell clinches pole position at Montreal, Verstappen misses out of despite matching the time

In the thrilling Qualifying session of the Canadian Grand Prix 2024, Mercedes driver George Russell outplayed everyone to clinch the pole position in Montreal. He clinched 1:12.000 seconds before Max Verstappen who matched it later. 

How things went on in Qualifying session of the Canadian Grand Prix:

In a highly competitive first qualifying session, several notable drivers failed to advance to Q2. Among them was Sergio Perez in the 16th, Valtteri Bottas in the 17th, Esteban Ocon in the 18th, Nico Hulkenberg in the 19th, and Zhou Guanyu in the 20th position.

The top three performers in Q1 were Max Verstappen leading the pack, followed closely by Yuki Tsunoda, and Lewis Hamilton securing the third spot. With surprises and tight competition throughout, the battle for grid positions proved intense right from the start of the qualifying session.

In the Q2 session, there were surprises as both Ferrari drivers failed to advance to Q3 for the first time since Belgium 2021. Eliminated in Q2 were Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Logan Sargeant, Kevin Magnussen, and Pierre Gasly. This marks a significant setback for Ferrari.

On the other hand, George Russell topped the timesheets, followed by teammate Hamilton and Lando Norris, with Max Verstappen managing to finish fifth. The session proved to be highly competitive, with drivers pushing hard to secure a favourable grid position. The absence of Ferrari cars in Q3 adds intrigue to the race, suggesting a potential shake-up in the grid order for the upcoming race.

The Final Showdown in Q3 at the Canadian Grand Prix:

In a thrilling Q3 session, Mercedes driver George Russell claimed pole position for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, showcasing his exceptional pace. Max Verstappen secured the second spot on the grid, while Lando Norris impressed with a third-place finish.

Oscar Piastri delivered a stunning performance to clinch fourth position, ahead of Daniel Ricciardo in fifth. Fernando Alonso showed his experience in sixth, followed by Lewis Hamilton in seventh. Yuki Tsunoda secured eighth place, with Aston Martin's Lance Stroll in ninth. Alex Albon completed the top ten, setting up an exciting grid for the race ahead.

Here is the starting line-up:

*Note: Esteban Ocon has a five-place grid penalty carried over from the Monaco Grand Prix.