Max Verstappen masters conditions to take pole position at Canadian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen mastered the conditions to take pole at the Canadian Grand Prix (Jacques Boissinot/AP)

Max Verstappen stormed to a scintillating pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix as he dominated in changeable conditions to continue his quest for a second world championship.

The Red Bull driver was untouchable in the rain as mistakes and mechanical issues rained on the parade of his closest challengers.