Max Verstappen enjoyed a perfect getaway from pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver quickly establishing a healthy lead over Fernando Alonso – who failed in his stated mission to lead the first lap of the race for Alpine after qualifying a sensational P2.
Starting P19 after his raft of engine penalties, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc made up two places on the opening lap, while Haas’s Mick Schumacher found himself falling two positions from P6, as he was passed by Alpine's Esteban Ocon and Mercedes' George Russell in quick succession.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from the Canadian Grand Prix
Enjoy the race start in the video above.
Next Up
Related Articles
Ride onboard for Norris' pole lap in Sao Paulo
Why Lewis Hamilton has a special connection to Brazil
What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Brazil/GENERAL%20CROP%20-%202025-11-08T211502.600.webp)
Leclerc 'satisfied' with Qualifying P3 as ‘pace was not there’/Verstappen%20Brazil%202.webp)
Facts and StatsQ1 exit for Verstappen for first time in four years /PRACTICE%20DEBRIEF%20V1%20(4).webp)
Friday DebriefCan Norris rise above his rivals in Sao Paulo?