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Max Verstappen's dominance continued at the Canadian Grand Prix as he secured his third consecutive victory, extending his lead in the drivers' championship. After a challenging start to the season, Verstappen bounced back with a commanding performance, aided by strategic calls from his team.Starting second on the grid, Verstappen faced a competitive field, including pole-sitter George Russell of Mercedes. However, the race was far from straightforward, with two Safety Car interventions adding to the drama. Verstappen capitalized on these interruptions, making timely pit stops and managing the gaps effectively.Despite a suspension issue, Verstappen remained unfazed, showcasing his resilience and determination. He crossed the finish line 3.879 seconds ahead of Lando Norris of McLaren, who had a strong race and secured his second podium of the season.Mercedes' Russell finished third, ahead of a frustrated Lewis Hamilton, who was unable to match his teammate's pace. The race also saw the retirement of both Ferraris, with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz failing to finish.Verstappen's victory marked his 60th career win and lifted him to 194 points in the drivers' championship, 56 points clear of Leclerc. Red Bull also extended their lead in the constructors' race, moving to 301 points ahead of Ferrari.Norris, who finished second, praised the chaotic and eventful race, while Russell expressed disappointment with his performance. The race also featured a strong showing from McLaren, with Oscar Piastri finishing fifth and bringing the team their first points in Canada since 2014.

Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One world champion, has expressed his dissatisfaction with Red Bull's performance after qualifying second behind George Russell of Mercedes for the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen, who has won three world championships and last year's race from pole position, believes that rival teams have caught up to Red Bull and that the team needs to respond immediately.Verstappen has been defeated in two of the last three races, and his aura of invincibility has been eroded. He stated that he was not concerned about being beaten by Russell, even though they had identical lap times, because the Briton set his time first."No, I'm not worried by that," Verstappen said. "And probably I should be pleasantly surprised to be on the front row in a way, but we lacked pace. The time Mercedes did in FP3 - that is not possible for us. Not really. And we have had a messy weekend. We need to tidy up and we need to improve our car too."Verstappen emphasized the importance of tire management in the race, especially in the event of rain. He acknowledged that Red Bull has a lot of work to do and that the circuit is not the easiest for them."There will be more rain tomorrow and then it will be all about how the tires hold up in the race - and whoever is best at that wins," Verstappen said. "So we have got a lot of work to do and it is not the easiest circuit for us here. But our target has to be that we are good everywhere."Sergio Perez, Verstappen's teammate, who recently signed an extended contract, described qualifying as a "disaster" after failing to progress beyond Q1 for the second consecutive race."It was a total disaster as I just couldn't get the grip," Perez said. "The issue was mainly the rear end of the car, the rear axle. It felt a lot worse and I couldn't get the tires switched on."Perez qualified 16th and faces a challenging race on Sunday if he hopes to score points for the team.