When Greatness Is a Lap of Fortune The Canadian Grand Prix pole position is often seen as a symbol of dominance and finesse, but for George Russell, it was more like a moment of redemption – or even luck.
His last gasp lap to edge out Mercedes team mate Kimi Räikkönen may have been exhilarating, but it also highlighted the fragile nature of success in Formula 1.
Russell's description of his lap as "scoring a goal in football" is telling, because it shows just how fleeting and ephemeral these moments can be.