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Canadian GP: Rain Man Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position Ahead Of Fernando Alonso

World champion and series leader Max Verstappen drove expertly in difficult wet conditions in his Red Bull on Saturday to secure pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix. In an intriguing and entertaining qualifying session, the 24-year-old Dutchman clocked a best lap in one minute and 21.299 seconds, beating nearest rival two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Alpine by seven-tenths of a second. Verstappen will start his 150th race from the prime start place after claiming his 15th pole in pursuit of a 26th career victory.

Max Verstappen impresses to take pole position from Fernando Alonso in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying

Max Verstappen’s Red Bull was in a league of its own as he powered to pole position in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix. Qualifying in Montreal started in the wet and ended in the dry, but all conditions came alike to the defending champion as he took pole from Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz.

Late Freddie Burns drop-goal sees Leicester celebrate 11th Premiership title

Leicester won their 11th Gallagher Premiership title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final at Twickenham.

Leicester Tigers v Saracens, player ratings: Freddie Burns on fire while Maro Itoje falls flat

Leicester have won their ninth Gallagher Premiership title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final.

Burns the hero as Leicester edge past Saracens to claim Premiership title

Leicester won their ninth Premiership rugby title after sinking Saracens 15-12 in a pulsating final at Twickenham.

Charles Leclerc questions new FIA measures as Ferrari progress could be 'put in the bin' over porpoising

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc has questioned the FIA’s decision to implement new regulations in the middle of a season, in order to combat the porpoising issues experienced by rival teams. It has been a troublesome weekend so far for the Monegasque in Montreal ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. In FP1 he could only manage fifth, whilst in FP2 he found pace as he finished second behind championship rival Max Verstappen.

Canadian Grand Prix almost begins in tragedy as groundhog narrowly avoids being squashed

F1's Canadian Grand Prix almost took a dark turn after a groundhog came close to being run over in FP1. The groundhog was seen running across the track between turns two and three during the first practice session.

Mercedes explain why Lewis Hamilton's seat went 'cold' in Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Mercedes engineer James Vowles has given an explanation as to why Lewis Hamilton's seat went "cold" during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after speaking with the driver during the week. Hamilton was far from comfortable during last Sunday's race around Baku.

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Canadian GP: Rain Man Max Verstappen Takes Pole Position Ahead Of Fernando Alonso

Max Verstappen impresses to take pole position from Fernando Alonso in Canadian Grand Prix qualifying

Late Freddie Burns drop-goal sees Leicester celebrate 11th Premiership title

Leicester Tigers v Saracens, player ratings: Freddie Burns on fire while Maro Itoje falls flat

Burns the hero as Leicester edge past Saracens to claim Premiership title

Charles Leclerc questions new FIA measures as Ferrari progress could be 'put in the bin' over porpoising

Canadian Grand Prix almost begins in tragedy as groundhog narrowly avoids being squashed

Mercedes explain why Lewis Hamilton's seat went 'cold' in Azerbaijan Grand Prix