George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Wall of Champions” to determine the winner of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell stormed to pole position on Saturday and will start at the front of the field, but things could get dicey into Turn 1.

A first win of the season for George Russell and a dramatic late clash for the title contenders capped off a frantic Canadian Grand Prix. Russell chalked up his first win of the year with a strong performance from pole position with Max Verstappen stalking him but unable to challenge for victory.