WATCH: Ride onboard with Russell for the fastest lap of Friday in Canada
George Russell set the fastest lap of Friday at the Canadian Grand Prix on what proved to be a good day for Mercedes.
George Russell ended Friday on top at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Briton setting the fastest lap of the day during Free Practice 2.
The Mercedes driver bolted on the medium tyres to pump in an effort of 1m 12.123s, a time that ultimately proved unbeatable as the session progressed.
READ MORE: Russell narrowly leads Norris and Antonelli in Canada after Stroll strikes the wall
His closest challenger was McLaren's Lando Norris – just under three-hundredths back in P2 – while Kimi Antonelli added to a good day for the Silver Arrows in third. Can the team continue this form into Qualifying day at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve?
Click go on the video player above to ride onboard with Russell for his flying lap in Montreal.
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