Formula One leader Oscar Piastri stayed hopeful after a qualifying session that had McLaren boss Andrea Stella talking of damage limitation in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

Lando Norris lacks the consistency of Oscar Piastri according to Martin Brundle who gave his verdict on the title favourites. The supremacy of the McLaren car makes most believe the Drivers’ Champion this season will be one of their two pilots and it is Piastri who currently leads the standings.

Oscar Piastri conceded that Canadian GP pole may have been possible with the medium tyre, but he opted against the risk.

McLaren’s updated suspension configuration is meant to stop its F1 car from feeling “numb,” explained team principal Andrea Stella

Australia’s Oscar Piastri has qualified third for Monday morning’s Canadian Grand Prix, a result that still boosts his chances of extending his lead in the Formula One world championship.

McLaren off the front row for the first time this season, but Lando Norris latest Q3 woes still give third-placed Oscar Piastri big chance to increase title lead; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 7pm on Sunday,

Formula 1 title hopefuls Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri conceded they had issues during the opening two practice sessions in Montreal

When Oscar Piastri invited a handful of Australian cricketers to tour the McLaren factory outside London last week, insiders at the leading F1 team were in a spot of bother.

Lando Norris lapped fastest in final Canadian Grand Prix practice on Saturday as Formula One leader and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri hit Montreal's wall of champions.

Championship leaders McLaren admitted that they are in damage limitation mode ahead of today’s Canadian Grand Prix after being outpaced by