he would take the lead in these alternative standings by just three points.
managing just 18th at the principality on a weekend Verstappen could only manage sixth.
It’s only the second time since F1 introduced the third millisecond in qualifying that there has been a dead heat for pole position – but Russell will be thrilled to have got his lap in first and to have secured pole in such a way.
chasing a record seventh Canadian Grand Prix pole.
Russell will have Verstappen alongside him on the front row and Lando Norris behind.
so we thought we’d take a look at a hypothetical world where things may look a little closer.
Alonso said of Verstappens prediction that he will not be racing into his 40s.