Jumbled Canadian GP Starting Grid Brings Back 2007 F1 Rivalry As Lewis Hamilton Follows Front-Row Fernando Alonso

The Canadian Grand Prix qualifying has set a mixed-up grid for the main race on Sunday. But it was Red Bull driver and F1 world champion Max Verstappen, who took his second pole position of the season in the wet conditions.

The Dutch driver looked quick throughout the session and was well ahead of his rivals every time on the track. He was followed by the two-time world champion Fernando Alonso with an impressive P2 and Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz in P3.

What is the starting grid for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday?

It is always interesting to see surprise changes in the conditions and the Saturday qualifying did not disappoint. F1 drivers showed their skills in the changeable conditions to post the best lap time for the race.

Below is the starting grid for the main race on Sunday:

1. Max Verstappen
2. Fernando Alonso
3. Carlos Sainz
4. Lewis Hamilton
5. Kevin Magnussen
6. Mick Schumacher
7. Esteban Ocon
8. George Russell
9. Daniel Ricciardo
10. Zhou Guanyu
11. Valtteri Bottas
12. Alex Albon
13. Sergio Perez
14. Lando Norris
15. Pierre Gasly
16. Sebastian Vettel
17. Lance Stroll
18. Nicholas Latifi
19. Charles Leclerc 
20. Yuki Tsunoda

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It would be fascinating to see how Verstappen tackles the challenge from Alonso at the start of the race. The former world champion is known to be one of the best starters in F1 history.

Max Verstappen comments on Fernando Alonso’s front-row start

The Red Bull driver seemingly poked fun at the Spanish driver’s age as he revealed he used to watch him in his childhood. But there will not be any such fun when they take the track on Sunday.

“It’s been a while. I used to look at F1 when I was a little kid and see Fernando being up there winning races and championships and putting it on the pole. To be sharing the front row is a nice thing. Of course, Fernando is getting a little bit old, but he is still very fast. I know he starts very well, so I have to be ready,” said the world champion.

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Let’s see who comes out on top between the two greats of the sport on Sunday. Will we see some Alonso magic or another routine Verstappen win?