Canadian GP Qualifying: Russell Leads in Confusing Montreal Practice!
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The Canadian Grand Prix is shaping up to be a thriller! Friday's practice sessions in Montreal left fans and teams alike scratching their heads, with surprising results and varying tyre strategies throwing the pecking order into question.
Russell Tops the Charts in Practice 2
George Russell of Mercedes set the fastest time in the second practice session, marking his first time topping a Friday practice in 2025. His time of 1:12.123 was achieved on medium tyres, adding to the intrigue as soft tyres are generally expected to be faster.
Norris Close Behind
Lando Norris followed closely behind Russell, just 0.028 seconds slower, despite running six laps on his soft tyres. This suggests Norris and McLaren might have even more pace to unleash during qualifying.
Antonelli Impresses on Montreal Debut
Adding to the Mercedes success, Kimi Antonelli secured third place in his first ever outing at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, further solidifying Mercedes' potential for a strong weekend.
Tyre Strategies and Surprises
Pirelli has brought their softest tyre range (C6 soft, C5 medium, and C4 hard) to Montreal. However, the C6 soft tyre proved problematic earlier in the season due to high wear, even over a single lap.
This was evident as Alex Albon of Williams secured fourth place using medium tyres, ahead of Fernando Alonso in fifth.
Piastri Struggles to Find Pace
Championship leader Oscar Piastri finished sixth, four-tenths off the pace. McLaren's front wing and suspension upgrades didn't deliver the expected dominance during Friday practice, leaving them with work to do before qualifying.
What to Expect in Qualifying
With varying tyre strategies and unpredictable conditions, the Canadian GP Qualifying promises to be exciting! Tune in on Saturday at 9pm to see who will secure pole position. The race starts on Sunday at 7pm. Don't miss the action!