Lando Norris lacks the consistency of Oscar Piastri according to Martin Brundle who gave his verdict on the title favourites. The supremacy of the McLaren car makes most believe the Drivers’ Champion this season will be one of their two pilots and it is Piastri who currently leads the standings.

Follow the live updates and highlights from the qualifying race of the Canadian Grand Prix Formula One 2025 race here

Oscar Piastri has outshone McLaren team-mate Lando Norris so far this season and Martin Brundle thinks he knows the key piece that the Brit has been missing so far in 2025

Lando Norris has admitted it will be a “struggle” to land a podium in Formula 1 ‘s Canadian Grand Prix as two crucial errors resigned him to qualifying down in seventh. The Briton seemed to have the upper hand over McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri as he headed the third practice session prior to topping the timesheets again in Q1.

McLaren off the front row for the first time this season, but Lando Norris latest Q3 woes still give third-placed Oscar Piastri big chance to increase title lead; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 7pm on Sunday,

Lando Norris bested Charles Leclerc and George Russell for the top spot in final practice after title leader Oscar Piastri crashed ahead of qualifying.

Martin Brundle has encouraged Mercedes, Ferrari and McLaren’s drivers to take advantage of Max Verstappen ’s penalty point predicament at the next two races. The reigning world champion is only one point away from an automatic one-race suspension, which would have devastating consequences for his title defence.

George Russell produced a stunning lap to seal pole for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix; the Brit edged out Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri, with Lando Norris only seventh; watch the Canadian GP live on Sky Sports F1 at 7pm on Sunday,

Lando Norris tells BBC Sport why being "a great team-mate" helps keep the harmony within McLaren and discusses the challenge of racing against Max Verstappen.