Mercedes locked out the front row in Canadian GP qualifying, with George Russell snatching pole from teammate Kimi Antonelli in a tense session. Russell’s incredible final lap was a crucial bounce-back after a trying run, particularly following an underwhelming Miami weekend. Meanwhile, Lance Stroll suffered a dismal home qualifying, outdone by Fernando Alonso yet again and starting P21. Lando Norris continued his strong form, securing P3 as the best of the rest and consistently outperforming teammate Oscar Piastri.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc struggled with tyre warm-up, describing his car as "on ice" for much of qualifying, settling for P8. For the US-backed Cadillac team, Valtteri Bottas endured a difficult P22, starkly contrasted by Sergio Perez's impressive pace in the sister car. Perez's heroics make Bottas's F1 comeback look less convincing, and the sizable gap is a concern for the American outfit. Isack Hadjar rebounded from a forgettable Miami outing to qualify P7, showing renewed confidence. The race promises unpredictable conditions, potentially reshuffling the grid and offering chances for those who struggled in qualifying.
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