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Verstappen cruises to victory in Canada to match Senna’s record
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The Dutchman was once again untouchable at the top

Max Verstappen comfortably clinched his 6th victory of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Dutchman kept his lead from the start and never looked in any doubt as he closed in on his 41st career victory, tying him up with the sport’s legend Ayrton Senna.

It was a milestone race for Red Bull as well, who clinched their 100th victory in F1.

Fernando Alonso came home in second after a hard-fought battle with long-time rival Lewis Hamilton. The Spaniard lost his position from the line, but managed to regain it after the first round of pitstops after an excellent maneuver into the chicane.

Hamilton completed the podium as he tried his best to get back at Alonso at the closing stages, but fell short.

The Ferrari of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz followed suit in P4 and P5 on a fine recovery drive, as Perez made it home in 6th with the fastest lap to his name.

George Russell had a day to forget, as he crashed in the opening stages of the race, forcing out a Safety Car. The Briton initially continued the race and looked set to salvage some points, but the damages turned out too severe and he eventually retired on lap 55.