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George Russell snaps his losing streak against teammate Kimi Antonelli by clinching pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, beating Antonelli by just 0.068 seconds.
This impressive performance highlights Russell's resilience and determination despite facing three consecutive defeats.
At the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Russell delivers a composed lap, turning the pressure back on Antonelli, who has been riding a wave of momentum. Russell states, “I never doubted myself – I knew what I could do,” emphasizing his confidence and the unique nature of the Miami circuit compared to Montreal.
With Antonelli leading the points battle by 20 before this race, the stakes are high. Team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges the significance of Russell's pole, saying, “It’s good to see the pace is there... Miami was a bad track.”
Russell also expresses optimism regarding Mercedes’ new upgrade package, noting, “It’s definitely feeling great... pleased to be back in P1.”
On the flip side, Antonelli reflects on a missed opportunity after a scrappy final qualifying run, admitting, “The lap was quite bad... but still P2, so the potential is definitely there.”
This pole position could shift the dynamics in the championship race as the sprint unfolds.
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