George Russell bids to begin fightback with sprint pole in Canada

George Russell delivered a response to title challenger Kimi Antonelli by claiming pole for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint.

The Italian has won the last three races to turn the tables on his experienced team-mate and hold a 20-point advantage heading into this fifth round of the season.

Russell played down his deficit to the 19-year-old last time out in Miami by suggesting it was not a track he enjoyed but the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is – having claimed pole for the last two years and winning last season.

FRONT ROW START!!!!
George takes pole for tomorrow's sprint race and Kimi lines up alongside him in P2