Leclerc crashes, Russell tops Canadian GP practice


  • Golf
  • Sunday, 15 Jun 2025

Misfortune: Leclerc walks back to the pit after crashing out during practice. — Reuters

MONTREAL: George Russell set the pace for Mercedes in the second Canadian Grand Prix practice on Friday after Red Bull’s Formula One champion Max Verstappen led the opening session at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc sat out the later session after crashing in the first, leaving mechanics plenty of work to repair the car.

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