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F1 Canada Grand Prix 2024: George Russell edges out Max Verstappen to take pole

Source: REUTERS

George Russell claimed only the second pole position of his career after setting an identical time as Max Verstappen during a scintillating qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The British driver, who was on pole in Hungary in 2022, proved Mercedes' progress and beat Verstappen by virtue of having

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