Russell triumphs in FP2 from Montreal - Mercedes strengthens dominance!

Russell triumphs in FP2 from Montreal - Mercedes strengthens dominance!

Montreal, Kanada - The Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix On June 14, 2025, the Mercedes pilots showed their strong form in second free training (FP2). George Russell dominated the session and scored the fastest round of the day with a time of 1: 12.123. The young driver Kimi Antonelli, who made his debut for the team this season, also stood strong and ended up in third place.

The results of the FP2 show that Russell finished just before Lando Norris of McLaren, which took second place with a deficit of only 0.028 seconds. Andrea Kimi Antonelli followed Russell with a gap of 0.288 seconds. Alex Albon von Williams and Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin completed the top five, followed by Oscar Piatri von McLaren and Lewis Hamilton by Ferrari.

The placements at an overview of

Platz	driver	Team deficit
1	George Russell	Mercedes	1: 12,123
2	Lando Norris	mcLaren	+0.028
3	Andrea Kimi Antonelli	Mercedes	+0.288
4	Alex Albon	Williams	+0.322
5	Fernando alonso	aston Martin	+0.335
6	Oscar Piatri	mcLaren	+0.439
7	Lewis Hamilton	ferrari	+0.530
8	Max Verstappen	red Bull	+0.543
9	Liam Lawson	red Bull	+0.628
15	yuki tsunoda	red Bull	-
dnf	Charles Leclerc	ferrari	-

Max Verstappen, the current world champion and four -time title holder, was dissatisfied with his performance and expressed concerns about the brakes of his vehicle. Nevertheless, the current season shows an exciting competition, especially with regard to drivers such as Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton, both of whom are fighting for the title.

background to the Formula 1 season 2025

The Formula 1 season 2025 comprises a total of 24 races and began on March 16, 2025. Competitiveness has increased greatly, which makes the predictions for the outcome of the championship exciting. Drivers like George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli have the potential to establish themselves in this top -class field. According to Statista, Germany shows great interest in motorsport, with millions of spectators who regularly follow the races.

Overall, the Montreal Grand Prix is ​​an important part of this year's championship, and the results from FP2 indicate an intensive competition in the upcoming rounds. Particular attention is paid to the performance of the Mercedes drivers and the reaction of Verstappen and his team to tackle their problems.