Adjusted 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix Starting Grid After Penalties

George Russell will start the 2025 F1 Canadian Grand Prix from pole position, but penalties issued to Isack Hadjar and Yuki Tsunoda have significantly reshaped the provisional starting grid.

Why it matters

The altered grid directly impacts race strategies and the competitive dynamics for Sunday's Grand Prix, particularly for drivers aiming for points or better track position.

The details

• George Russell secured pole position for Mercedes.
• Max Verstappen will start alongside Russell on the front row, making for a compelling start.
• The second row features Oscar Piastri and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.
• Isack Hadjar dropped three places from his P9 qualifying spot to P12 after receiving a grid penalty for impeding Carlos Sainz during Q1.
• Yuki Tsunoda faces a substantial 10-place grid penalty for a red-flag infringement in Free Practice 3. This penalty drops him from his P11 qualifying position to the very back of the grid at P20.
• Lando Norris will begin the race from a somewhat disappointing seventh.

Full Provisional Starting Grid

What's next

The grid remains provisional until officially confirmed by the FIA. Drivers will now prepare for an exciting Canadian Grand Prix, aiming to make the most of their starting positions.