Formula 1

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Montreal...

Charles Leclerc could not hide his frustration after taking P8 in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque believing that the car had the pace to take pole position, while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton is hoping to fight for a podium from P5.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri cut an upbeat figure after Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, despite being outpaced by Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

Carlos Sainz was left “extremely disappointed” by his Q1 exit in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Williams driver admitting that he did not feel ready to think about race day after the difficult end to his session in which he was impeded by Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar.

Lando Norris believes that "too many mistakes" and pushing "a bit hard" during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix left him down in seventh on the grid.

George Russell set an 'exhilarating' lap to claim his maiden pole position of the 2025 campaign, which will leave him alongside Max Verstappen on the front row for the Canadian Grand Prix.

1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

Max Verstappen admits he was "happy with what we achieved" during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver set to start on the front row.

Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after he impeded Williams' Carlos Sainz in Qualifying.

George Russell was left thrilled by what he deemed “one of the most exhilarating laps of my life” after taking pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Briton hinting that he’s ready to be aggressive as he prepares to line up alongside Max Verstappen.

George Russell grabbed his first pole of the season in Montreal with a stunning last lap in Qualifying to beat Max Verstappen to the P1 grid slot. It was advantage Mercedes in Canada, with McLaren only managing P3 for Oscar Piastri and P7 for Lando Norris. But there was plenty happening up and down the grid, so here are the best facts and stats from Qualifying at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve…

Emma Felbermayr ended her day on the highest of highs as the Kick Sauber driver pulled of a last-lap move to bring home her first F1 ACADEMY win in Montreal Race 2.

George Russell claimed his first pole position of the 2025 season for the Canadian Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to top spot.

George Russell has stormed to pole position in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes man beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in the final moments to take P1 on the medium tyre.

Alex Albon brought out the red flags during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix after the engine cover on his Williams came loose.

Yuki Tsunoda has received a 10-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after being found guilty of a red flag infringement during Free Practice 3.

Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Lando Norris set the pace in the third and final practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, as McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri brought out the red flags after hitting the wall.

McLaren driver Lando Norris topped the timesheets during Saturday’s final practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, leading the way from Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ George Russell, while team mate Oscar Piastri hit the wall.

Oscar Piastri brought out the red flags in the third and final practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, having clipped the wall at the final corner.