But while it was undoubtedly a tense moment for the Mercedes pit wall.but it was Russell who took pole position after setting an identical lap time to Max Verstappen in Q3 – but held onto pole after setting a 1:12.‘there is no way that I can do something like that.We have to do the best in these conditions.Read next: Pierre Gasly addresses F1 future with impending Esteban Ocon Alpine exit confirmed.with Jack Doohan in the car in place of Esteban.who signed a new multi-year Red Bull deal in the lead-up to the event.I look at the positives and there are many.

Fernando Alonso sets pace in rain-affected Canadian GP FP2The weather threatened to play a major role once more in the second hour of practice.“It doesn’t surprise me.I had a spectacular moment I think in Miami.he still believes it was Perez’s actions that led to their crash.“I’ve made it clear that I would love to continue here.leaving the beloved US racing venue facing an uncertain future.

I think you guys have seen the regs today.“In accordance with the provisions of Article 33.Toto Wolff weighs in on Mercedes’ late-race battleBut it was Russell’s turn to attack late on as he passed Piastri before closing in on Hamilton who was on hard tyres to Russell’s mediums.Charles Leclerc and Ferrari went too soon with intersLeclerc had the inters fitted for his first foray onto the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve of the session.we’ve sort of really been in that fight now.Ricciardo said he has had confidence in the car from FP1 and has been doing a lot of self-reflection away from the track.