New Delhi, May 24 -- George Russell delivered a last-gasp masterclass to snatch pole position for the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix, ending teammate Kimi Antonelli's run of three straight qualifying poles. The Mercedes driver edged out Antonelli by just 0.068 seconds in a nail-biting finish at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday.

Russell's lap of 1:12.578 came after a tricky session where setup changes and cold conditions made tyre warm-up a nightmare for most drivers. The Briton admitted he was knocked off stride early but hooked everything perfectly on his final run.

"It was just such a great feeling because I did a really great lap," George Russell said. "It was all hooked up together. I crossed the line, I see my name's gone to th...