Russell edges Antonelli to claim Canada pole 'out of nowhere'
George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with a final-lap effort.
George Russell clinched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, surpassing Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli with a last-minute lap.
George Russell's late flying lap secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating teammate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren's Lando Norris.
George Russell overtook Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli in the final moments of qualifying to claim pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a spectacular last-gasp flying lap, edging out teammate Kimi Antonelli.
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