Canadian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen takes pole in chaotic wet qualifying as Nico Hulkenberg grabs front-row spot

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen took his third consecutive pole in a rain-disrupted Canadian GP qualifying session as Nico Hulkenberg of Haas earned a stunning spot on the front row. Wild weather in Montreal made for an eventful and unpredictable session, yet the one constant of the season continued as Verstappen finished top of the time sheets for the fifth time in 2023. Ad «In the wet you just have to stay on top of the conditions,» said Verstappen.

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«Wet, dry and back to wet, you have to readjust all the time. This was a bit unexpected but I'm very happy and proud. It was super