Both drivers failed to make it out of Q1 in what proved to be an epic qualifying session where George Russell and Max Verstappen set identical times for pole position.
but we knew it was going to be tough.“And so we’ve got the upgrade.Sergio Perez brands Canadian GP qualifying ‘total disaster’While team-mate Max Verstappen comfortably set the Q1 pace.
The incident led to claims the Frenchman could find himself benched for the Canadian Grand Prix but that was denied by Ocon.”More details on the F1 2026 regulations👉 The five key takeaways from the FIAs major 2026 regulations overhaul👉 F1 2026 rules: FIA announce gamechanging DRS.Having won all but one race in a dominant F1 2023 season.
one swallow doesn’t make a summer.
once made aware of his mistake.
not a single driver left their seat after the final race of 2023.
Max Verstappen admitted setting an identical lap time to George Russell was “great in hindsight” after Canadian Grand Prix qualifying.
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