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George Russell produced a stunning lap to seal pole for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix; the Brit edged out Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris only seventh; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 7pm on Sunday,
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has detailed that Oscar Piastri had a role in the events that led to Max Verstappen ‘s race collapsing in Formula 1 ‘s Spanish Grand Prix. Verstappen was poised to come home third behind the McLarens in Barcelona until a Safety Car with 11 laps to go triggered chaos that saw him end up down in 10th.
The Red Bull driver said questions about his looming one-race ban were “really pissing” him off after he qualified second for the Canadian Grand Prix behind George Russell
Initially, McLaren refrained from imposing team orders, and Piastri was allowed to keep hold of his first race win in Hungary later in the year. However, the Australian was eventually relegated to a support role, with the promise of equal footing when the slate was wiped clean after Abu Dhabi.
Second placed qualifier Max Verstappen, Oracle Red Bull Racing, and Third placed qualifier Oscar Piastri, McLaren, talk in parc ferme after qualifying at the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix. Image: Glenn Dunbar/LAT Images // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool.