George Russell pips Max Verstappen for pole at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

In the end, it was decided by the slimmest of margins

In fact, by no margin at all.

George Russell and Max Verstappen posted the exact same time in the third segment of qualifying at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, putting up matching best laps of 1:12.000. But with the Mercedes driver posting his lap first, it was enough to mark his first pole position of the season, and the second of his F1 career.

However, the Mercedes driver was clear when he clinched pole position.

The job is not done.

“Right, we’ve got a race to win now,” declared Russell at the end of a thrilling qualifying

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