Nico Rosberg believes Isack Hadjar – or any driver – should not accept the second F1 seat at Red Bull due to Max Verstappen ’s dominance at the team. Verstappen has had six teammates during his 10 seasons at Red Bull, with the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon all falling short of the Dutchman.

With George Russell and Max Verstappen sharing the front row, the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix looks intriguing. But what does the data say about their chances in the race? And do the long runs offer any hope for McLaren?

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SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Canadian GP

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia crosses the finish line to win the Spanish Grand Prix Formula One race at the Barcelona Catalunya racetrack in Montmelo, near Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Albert Gea/Pool Photo via AP) AP

Ted Kravitz clashed with Max Verstappen after questioning Red Bull's internal decision-making at the Spanish GP.

But he accepts there could come a point when Verstappen gets his elbows out, and “bears the consequences”. Verstappen arrives at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve under the threat of a race ban after he was given three penalty points for his antics against George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix.

What is Max Verstappen's girlfriends history. The Dutch F1 driver has been linked to several women. Here is a look at his past and present romantic connections.