The 2025 qualifying session at the Canadian GP showcased a fascinating tussle among the leading teams, with significant implications for the championship battle. Ferrari, buoyed by the recent upgrades to their power unit, proved to be formidable competitors, while Mercedes and Red Bull continued to display their consistency.Notable performances during the session included:

  • Carlos Sainz setting a blistering lap time of 1:05.432
  • Lewis Hamilton closely trailing with 1:05.478, demonstrating his relentless pursuit for pole position
  • Max Verstappen struggling to find optimal speed, finishing with a time of 1:05.613

The session illuminated some intriguing performance trends, notably in tire management and cornering efficiency. Teams like Alpine and McLaren also caught attention with their surprising leaps in performance, qualifying just behind the front-runners. The table below highlights the qualifying results from the top five teams, emphasizing lap times and the significant gaps that could impact race strategies.

Team Driver Lap Time
Ferrari Carlos Sainz 1:05.432
Mercedes Lewis Hamilton 1:05.478
Red Bull Max Verstappen 1:05.613
Alpine Esteban Ocon 1:05.890
mclaren Lando Norris 1:05.912