Mercedes driver George Russell secured the pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race during Friday's qualification session in Montreal.
The British driver posted the fastest time, setting the grid for the third sprint event of the Formula One season.
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Previous sprint races this year took place in Shanghai and Miami.
Russell outperformed his Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, to claim the top spot.
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McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri took third and fourth, ahead of Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
Among French drivers, Red Bull's Isack Hadjar finished eighth, Haas driver Esteban Ocon placed 14th, and Alpine's Pierre Gasly managed 19th.
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Williams driver Alexander Albon did not participate in qualifying after crashing into the wall during practice when a groundhog crossed the track, causing heavy damage to his car.
