Russell Shows Strength in Montreal Again: Mercedes Claims Pole Position Ahead of Verstappen
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George Russell delivered the qualifying lap of his life and secured pole position for the second consecutive year at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. The British driver clocked 1:10.899 to beat Max Verstappen by 0.160 seconds, while championship leader Oscar Piastri finished third. Qualifying delivered dramatic moments with penalties and technical problems. Mercedes thus secured their first pole position of the 2025 season and showed significant improvement after a challenging start to the year. Russell achieved the exceptional result on medium-compound tires, which will provide him with a strategic advantage for Sunday's race. Russell's Magic Lap "Today was amazing in front of this incredible crowd," Russell said after qualifying. "Honestly, that last lap was probably one of the most adrenaline-fueled laps of my life. I could see the delta on the steering wheel and I was watching how I was a tenth faster in every corner." The British driver gra...