With George Russell and Max Verstappen sharing the front row, the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix looks intriguing. But what does the data say about their chances in the race? And do the long runs offer any hope for McLaren?

With the menace of a race ban for Max Verstappen one could only dream of a Starting Grid like the one that's set for today's Canadian Grand Prix, yet here it is: George Russell will start on pole, with Verstappen right beside him.

Verstappen has hit out at repeated questions about his F1 race ban threat after 2025 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying.

Formula 1 drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri starts this morning's Canadian Grand Prix third, while title rival Lando Norris will begin sixth. Follow live.

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The Red Bull driver said questions about his looming one-race ban were “really pissing” him off after he qualified second for the Canadian Grand Prix behind George Russell

Penalty points last for 12 months in F1, and so Verstappen’s slate won’t start clearing until June 30, the day after the Austrian Grand Prix. And even that is just two points falling off, if he navigates clean weekends in Canada and Austria in the coming weeks.