2024 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Starting Grid
Penalties Applied
In a day full of surprises, George Russell secured his first pole position of the 2024 season at the Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver edged out championship leader Max Verstappen by just 0.051 seconds in a thrilling qualifying session.
Starting Positions
The top ten starting positions for the Canadian Grand Prix are as follows:
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
- Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
- Valtteri Bottas (Alfa Romeo)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Several drivers received grid penalties following qualifying. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) dropped five places for a gearbox change, while Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin) and Nico Hulkenberg (Haas) both received three-place penalties for impeding other drivers during the session.
Conclusion
The Canadian Grand Prix is set to be a thrilling race, with Russell and Verstappen starting from the front row. The Mercedes driver will be hoping to secure his first victory of the season, while Verstappen will be looking to extend his championship lead. With plenty of penalties applied, the starting grid has been shaken up, and an exciting race is in prospect.
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