Max Verstappen claimed victory ahead of McLaren driver Norris after a safety car was brought out at the Canadian Grand Prix

The Briton said Mercedes are ‘chipping’ away after finishing third at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The Dutchman led every lap at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to draw level with Senna and extend his championship lead.

The opening running of the weekend was abandoned following an embarrassing CCTV failure at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

The opening one-hour running of the weekend was red-flagged after just four minutes when Pierre Gasly broke down in his Alpine

Verstappen is heavy favourite to record his 41st grand prix victory on Sunday and draw level with Senna’s career total.

With six victories from nine, and a commanding advantage in the championship fight, Verstappen is the grid’s in-form driver

The Red Bull ace held off Carlos Sainz while Lewis Hamilton got his McLaren back on the podium.

Charles Leclerc is set to start the race from the back row.