Red Bull's Max Verstappen wins third straight Canadian F1 Grand Prix in Montreal

Rain, sun, crashes and a 3-peat at F1 There was rain, sun, crashes and a historic 3-peat at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix in Montreal.

Formula One leader Max Verstappen drove to his 60th career victory Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Verstappen became the third driver to three-peat at the Canadian GP, joining seven-time world champions Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton.

The 26-year-old Red Bull driver started second on the grid behind George Russell at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The race started with a soaking wet track on a gloomy day in Montreal.

Blue skies emerged 10 minutes in but rain showers returned periodically throughout the afternoon, causing tricky conditions.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 9, 2024.