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Russell Fastest for Mercedes Ahead of Norris in Second Practice

  • Max Verstappen led the opening practice for the Canadian Grand Prix on June 13, 2025, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.
  • The practice was disrupted by Charles Leclerc crashing his Ferrari, which caused a red flag and delayed the session while Leclerc remained unhurt.
  • Verstappen clocked the fastest lap in 1:13.193, narrowly ahead of Alex Albon by 0.039 seconds, while George Russell was fourth and several drivers had spins or off-track moments.
  • Verstappen noted his steering wheel felt heavy, and Leclerc apologized for the crash, which was a significant setback for the under-scrutiny Ferrari team struggling this season.
  • The session’s conditions improved gradually, and Verstappen’s performance marked the first time this year he topped a practice session while chasing a fourth consecutive Canadian win.
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The start in Montreal is close to the top. George Russell is driving the fastest lap in the second training. Right behind it is the second Lando Norris.

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Russell fastest for Mercedes ahead of Norris in second practice

George Russell powered his Mercedes to the top of the times ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris in Friday's second practice for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

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Kronen Zeitung broke the news in Vienna, Austria on Friday, June 13, 2025.
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