McLaren’s Lando Norris has downplayed expectations for a podium finish in the Canadian Grand Prix after qualifying only P7.

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

Lando Norris has admitted it will be a “struggle” to land a podium in Formula 1 ‘s Canadian Grand Prix as two crucial errors resigned him to qualifying down in seventh. The Briton seemed to have the upper hand over McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri as he headed the third practice session prior to topping the timesheets again in Q1.

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

Oscar Piastri has outshone McLaren team-mate Lando Norris so far this season and Martin Brundle thinks he knows the key piece that the Brit has been missing so far in 2025

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.

Norris heads into qualifying favourite but Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull are all in with a shout for pole position.

Mercedes driver George Russell set up a blockbuster front row at the Canadian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen to pole position.