George Russell has achieved pole position for the upcoming sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, taking the lead in a close contest against his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli.
The qualifying session, held on May 22, 2026, showcased a thrilling battle as Russell managed to outpace Antonelli in the final moments.
This result sets the stage for an exciting sprint race, with both drivers expected to be strong contenders on the track.
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Update at 22:55 UTC on 2026-05-23
BBC Sport reported George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix. Sky Sports reported George Russell snatched pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix from his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in a thrilling finale to qualifying in Montreal.
Sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports