Oscar Piastri conceded that Canadian GP pole may have been possible with the medium tyre, but after a “miserable” run up to qualifying, he opted against the risk. And Piastri was left “quite happy” with the outcome as the Championship leader took P3 on the grid behind polesitter George Russell and Max Verstappen.

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

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.

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.

F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri will start from the second row for the Canadian grand prix, as George Russell takes pole ahead of Max Verstappen in Montreal.

Andrea Stella hopes that open dialogue between the McLaren team will prevent tension as the F1 title race unfolds

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.

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.

Motorsport commentator Greg Rust believes Oscar Piastri has a mental edge over his teammate Lando Norris as the F1 season approaches the mid-way point.

Australian prefers to join compatriots Jack Brabham and Alan Jones as world champion. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.