SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Canadian GP

Verstappen was penalized for causing a collision with Russell in that incident, and is just one penalty point shy of a one-race suspension. The Red Bull driver needs to navigate both the Canadian Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix later this month without incident to avoid a suspension.

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia crosses the finish line to win the Spanish Grand Prix Formula One race at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Albert Gea/Pool Photo via AP) AP

Follow live text and radio commentary from qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

Canadian Grand Prix delivered one of the many shocking results of the Formula 1 season, as George Russell took pole position after posting the exact time as Max Verstappen in Q3. Can Russell and Mercedes deliver another surprise Saturday in Montreal?

The Canadian Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula One calendar and has played host to some memorable moments over the years.

George Russell celebrated Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired.