Saturday qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix left the Dutchman on pole Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and a stellar performance by the Spanish drivers with the rain in the background, especially from Fernando Alonsowho took his Alpine to the front line, while Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) will start third.
Verstappen, leader of the World Championship, dominated from Q1 to Q3 despite the suspense caused by the rain and the water that gradually disappeared from the Gilles Villeneuve track. Alonso, who led the third free practice in the wet, maintained his recital to be second, while Sainz also held the type up ahead of a promising Sunday.