Montreal

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen claimed a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix 2022, resisting strong pressure from Ferrari's Carlos Sainz on Sunday.

He has now extended his championship lead over team-mate Sergio Perez to 46 points.

With Sainz second, Lewis Hamilton took his first podium finish since the opening round of the season.

Verstappen was looking well-placed for a comfortable victory over Sainz at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve when a Safety Car was called on Lap 49 of 70, after Yuki Tsunoda hit the Turn 2 barriers after exiting the pits.

Racing resumed with 16 laps remaining, Verstappen holding off the attacks of the fresher-tyred Sainz to claim the trophy.

This was Verstappen's sixth victory of the season, and his 26th overall.

Sainz took his fifth podium of the year - although the Spaniard's wait for his first victory continues.

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