Canadian Grand Prix: Verstappen Wins Thrilling Race

Nail-Biting Finish in Montreal

Verstappen Triumphs after Late Safety Car Drama

Max Verstappen emerged victorious in a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix, holding off a late charge from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz Jr. after a safety car restart with just two laps remaining. The win marks Verstappen's sixth of the 2022 season, extending his championship lead.

The race was filled with drama from start to finish. Sainz started on pole position, but Verstappen quickly overtook him on the opening lap. The two drivers battled throughout the race, exchanging the lead several times.

With just 10 laps to go, Nicholas Latifi crashed, bringing out a safety car. This gave Sainz an opportunity to close the gap on Verstappen. On the restart, Sainz made a daring move, attempting to overtake Verstappen on the outside at Turn 1. However, Verstappen managed to hold on to the lead and crossed the finish line just 0.993 seconds ahead of Sainz.

Lewis Hamilton finished third for Mercedes, followed by Sergio Perez of Red Bull and George Russell of Mercedes. The race also saw a strong performance from Alpine's Fernando Alonso, who finished seventh after starting 18th on the grid.