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The stage is set for another thrilling Formula 1 showdown at the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix, with George Russell claiming pole position and Max Verstappen lining up beside him on the front row. Their fierce rivalry, reignited just two weeks ago in Barcelona after a controversial collision, will be front and center once again as they head into the tight Turn 1 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday.
Last time out in Spain, Verstappen was left fuming after contact with Russell, who he felt was too aggressive. That tension hasn’t had long to simmer, and the F1 calendar has wasted no time in bringing the two title contenders face-to-face again. This weekend’s qualifying drama only added fuel to the fire, setting up a tantalizing head-to-head battle between the Mercedes and Red Bull stars.
Russell’s stunning qualifying lap secured him the top spot, and the Brit will be aiming to convert that into a crucial victory. Verstappen, who starts second, will be desperate to strike back after losing ground in the championship to Oscar Piastri, who lines up just behind them in third.
Piastri continues to show why he’s being touted as the next big thing in F1. The McLaren driver has been consistent all season and is now firmly in the title hunt. With the front-row pair likely to clash again, Piastri will be lurking close enough to capitalize on any slip-up.
Lining up next to Piastri on the second row is Kimi Antonelli, who has been growing in confidence during his rookie campaign with Mercedes. The young Italian has been a dependable teammate for Russell and could play a vital role in helping the Silver Arrows manage strategy or defend positions during the race.
Behind them, veteran Lewis Hamilton in the Ferrari starts from fifth, still looking to extract more from his package as he chases a first win in red. He is followed by Fernando Alonso in sixth, who will be looking to make an impact at his team’s home race, with Aston Martin eager to put on a strong performance in front of Canadian fans.
McLaren’s Lando Norris had a disappointing qualifying and will have to start from seventh after a scrappy session filled with errors. It’s a missed opportunity for the Brit, who’s been neck and neck with Piastri throughout the season so far. He’ll need to work his way through the field if he wants to keep his title hopes alive.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc starts from eighth, hoping to put pressure on the leaders and rescue points for the Scuderia. Williams driver Alex Albon continues his strong season with a ninth-place start, followed closely by Alpine’s rookie Franco Colapinto in tenth – an impressive effort from the young Argentine.
The starting grid did receive a shake-up after stewards handed out penalties following infractions in practice and qualifying. Most notably, Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda was hit with a 10-place grid penalty for a red flag rules violation during practice, dropping him from 11th all the way to 20th. The incident further compounded a tough weekend for Red Bull, which now sees Verstappen without a rear-gunner as Tsunoda starts from the back.
Another blow to the Red Bull family came in the form of a penalty for Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar, who received a three-place drop for impeding Carlos Sainz in Q1. Hadjar, who initially qualified ninth, will now start 12th.
As the penalties were applied, the final grid shaped up with some surprising positions. Nico Hulkenberg will begin from 11th for Sauber, with Hadjar behind him in 12th. The Haas duo of Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon start from 13th and 14th, respectively. Rookie Gabriel Bortoleto will begin 15th for Sauber.
Further down the grid, Carlos Sainz starts 16th in the second Williams, followed by Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll in 17th at his home Grand Prix. Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, and the penalized Tsunoda round out the final spots.
Final Starting Grid for 2025 Canadian Grand Prix:
George Russell (Mercedes)
Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
Lando Norris (McLaren)
Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Alex Albon (Williams)
Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)
Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls)*
Ollie Bearman (Haas)
Esteban Ocon (Haas)
Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)
Carlos Sainz (Williams)
Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)*
*Penalties: Tsunoda (10-place drop), Hadjar (3-place drop)
Race Time and Broadcast Information
The race is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM local time (EDT) on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Fans around the world can tune in according to their time zones, with the UK coverage beginning at 7:00 PM BST, Central Europe at 8:00 PM CEST, and Australian viewers catching it early Monday morning.
Viewers can watch the race on a variety of broadcasters including Sky Sports (UK), ESPN (USA), TSN and RDS (Canada), DAZN (Spain and Japan), and Fox Sports (Australia). For a complete list by region, fans should refer to their local broadcaster or F1’s official channels.
With championship battles heating up and rivalries reigniting, Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix promises high drama, tight racing, and potential chaos — particularly between the two men starting at the very front.
