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Verstappen's triumph also propelled him to the same level as the legendary Ayrton Senna in the all-time F1 standings, with 41 victories to his name.
Max Verstappen continued his dominant form in Formula 1 as he secured another lights-to-flag victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, marking Red Bull Racing's 100th win in the sport.
The Dutch driver extended his lead in the world championship standings to a commanding 69 points with his sixth win of the season.
Verstappen's triumph also propelled him to the same level as the legendary Ayrton Senna in the all-time F1 standings, with 41 victories to his name.
It was a masterclass performance from Verstappen, who showcased his skill and composure throughout the race.
Fernando Alonso, making a welcome return to the podium, claimed second place after a hard-fought battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Hamilton initially overtook Alonso at the start, but the Spaniard quickly reclaimed his position following a Safety Car period caused by George Russell's collision with the wall.
Despite experiencing a rear-brake issue in the latter stages of the race, Alonso managed to hold off Hamilton's advances and secured a well-deserved second-place finish.
The margin of victory for Verstappen was the narrowest seen this season, with Alonso crossing the line 9.5 seconds behind the Red Bull driver.
George Russell showcased his resilience by staging an impressive recovery drive after his early incident.
The Mercedes driver had climbed up to eighth place before being forced to retire due to a brake problem on lap 55.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, and Sergio Perez displayed strong strategic moves by staying out during the Safety Car period.
This decision allowed them to make up positions, resulting in Leclerc finishing fourth, Sainz in fifth, and Perez in sixth place.
Alex Albon delivered an outstanding performance for Williams, securing the team's best result since the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix with a seventh-place finish.
Albon defended his position successfully, initially against Russell amd then against Esteban Ocon of Alpine in the closing stages of the race.
Lando Norris, unfortunately, faced a setback as he received a five-second time penalty for driving too slowly behind the Safety Car.
As a result, he was demoted to 13th place in the final standings, and Lance Stroll moved up to ninth place in his home race. Valtteri Bottas completed the top 10 for Mercedes.
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