After a spectacular qualifying session, it is time for the Grand Prix on Sunday. Most of the starting grid for the race is the same as qualifying, only two drivers will start from the pitlane. Read the full final starting grid for the Canadian Grand Prix here.
Due to all the rain that fell in Canada over the weekend, the real proportions for qualifying were still quite unclear prior to the session. It soon became clear that both Mercedes were very fast and, of course, so was Max Verstappen.
In the end, George Russell secured the coveted pole position. Verstappen finished in second place, with exactly the same time as Russell. At the front of the field, there were not many changes in the starting grid after that. At the back, on the other hand, there were.
Indeed, both cars of the Stake F1 team will start the race from the pitlane. This is because they tinkered with the car after entering parc fermé after qualifying. Adjustments were made to the rear wing on both cars. With the elimination of these two cars, Esteban Ocon 's five-spot grid penalty no longer has any effect. He will simply start the race from 18th place.