Race start time and qualifying results as George Russell starts on pole position - Follow live F1 reaction from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as Russell stuns McLaren and Verstappen

George Russell is the pole sitter for the Canadian Grand Prix for the second consecutive year, and just as in 2024, alongside him on the front row is Max Verstappen. Last year, these two set identical times of 1'12"000 with the Mercedes driver claiming the top spot by virtue of being first across the line,

For the second time this weekend, George Russell has received a penalty from the stewards. In FP3, the Briton was once again found guilty. On Friday, the Mercedes driver received a warning by the stewards for an escape road infringement in FP2.

The FIA have announced the punishment verdict for Mercedes F1 star George Russell after the stewards launched an investigation at the Canadian Grand Prix. ➡️ READ MORE The FIA have suspended Derek Warwick as an F1 steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix with immediate effect.

McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull all appear in contention at the top of the timesheet in Montreal after final practice; watch Canadian GP qualifying live on Sky Sports F1 at 9pm on Saturday, wi