Why McLaren's removed its new front wing in Montreal
McLaren removed its new front wing for F1’s sprint qualifying session at the Canadian Grand Prix because it was not producing the performance expected […]
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‘I never doubted myself’ - George Russell proud of bounce back to F1 Canadian GP sprint pole
George Russell delivered a timely response to Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli […]
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Canada F1 2026 sprint starting grid
The starting grid for the third sprint race of the 2026 F1 season so far […]
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Round-up: Ocon feels “extremely lucky” after practice crash, and more
Also in Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Formula 1 teams are discussing a plan to shorten grands prix in 2027 […]
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Fernando Alonso explains rare crash in F1 Canadian GP sprint qualifying
Fernando Alonso reacts to his crash in sprint qualifying at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Winners and losers from 2026 Canada F1 sprint qualifying
Was an early Montreal sprint qualifying crasher one of the session's actual heroes? Here are our winners and losers picks […]
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Jolyon Palmer explains Canadian GP energy management challenge
Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV reporter Jolyon Palmer has explained why the Canadian Grand Prix provides an energy management challenge for the drivers.Speaking on the F1 TV Weekend Warm-up, Palmer branded Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as a "circuit of two halves" and argued that it must be treated that way when it comes to harvesting and deploying electrical power in the new-regulation […]
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Russell pips Antonelli to Sprint pole in Canada
George Russell led a Mercedes one-two in Sprint Qualifying as he beat championship leader and team-mate Kimi Antonelli to pole; watch the Sprint at 5pm on Saturday live on Sky Sports F1, build-up from 4pm; Grand Prix Qualifying follows at 9pm […]
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Racing Bulls fined €30,000 after Liam Lawson FIA investigation
Racing Bulls has been hit with a fine of €30,000, €20,000 of that suspended, following an FIA investigation involving Liam Lawson […]
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Max Verstappen reveals bizarre Red Bull issue behind disappointing Canada qualifying
Red Bull’s difficult Friday in Montreal left Max Verstappen describing a problem that raised fresh concerns […]
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Explained: The “serious” car problem that led to Racing Bulls’ penalty at F1 Canadian GP
Racing Bulls has been handed a part-suspended fine for an unusual infringement in F1 Canadian Grand Prix practice […]
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Leclerc told Ferrari to complain about rivals’ “illegal” cool-down laps
Charles Leclerc urged Ferrari to "complain" about his rivals' behaviour on their cool-down laps after qualifying for the sprint race in Montreal […]
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Lewis Hamilton stuns F1 fans with Ducati superbike arrival at Canadian GP sprint qualifying
Lewis Hamilton made a bold entrance to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock on Friday morning, arriving on a spectacular Ducati Panigale V4 superbike ahead of FP1 and sprint qualifying.The seven-time Formula 1 champion is no stranger to making statements off track, but his chosen transport for the Montreal sprint weekend immediately caught the attention of fans. Seasoned fans quickly […]
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F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix: Full starting grid for the sprint
The full starting grid for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint, following sprint qualifying in Montreal […]
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Russell claims Sprint pole in Canada
George Russell edges out teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.068s to claim Sprint pole, with McLaren filling the second row ahead of the Ferraris and Red Bulls […]
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Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race
1 George Russell(Mercedes) 2 Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)3 Lando Norris(McLaren) 4 Oscar […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Sprint Shootout - Times
Times from today's Shootout for the Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada Sprint […]
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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole
George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the tables on championship leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole in the top-10 shoot-out, which was marked by contenders going for two flying laps on the same set of […]
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George Russell must 'stop Kimi Antonelli in his tracks' at Canadian GP, says Martin Brundle
As the Formula 1 paddock settles into Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes has become a focal point of the season's early stages. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli has secured three consecutive grand prix wins in China, Japan and Miami, leaving his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell trailing 20 points behind in the drivers' standings, and now the Briton […]
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McLaren told to "take risks" after Mercedes' strong Miami strategy
Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes sent McLaren a strategy warning following Kimi Antonelli's impressive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The Colombian warned the Woking outfit that its conservative approach to race management will ultimately cost it important victories. Speaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix on F1 TV, Montoya reflected on Antonelli's win […]
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Russell beats Antonelli to Canada sprint pole
George Russell took pole position for Formula 1’s Montreal sprint race, beating his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli […]
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Russell narrowly beats Antonelli to sprint race pole position ahead of McLarens
George Russell took pole position for the sprint race in Montreal after the early threat from Lewis Hamilton faded and Max Verstappen risked an early elimination […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: George Russell snatches Sprint pole as Fernando Alonso crashes
George Russell claimed an important pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint, seeing off Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli […]
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George Russell pips Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole as Fernando Alonso crashes out
George Russell takes sprint pole ahead of Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in Canada […]
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Canada F1 sprint qualifying results 2026
George Russell fended off Formula 1 title rival and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole for the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race grid
George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Sprint Qualifying results
With Sprint Qualifying underway in Canada, here are the latest results from the ongoing session at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal […]
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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting
It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cosy chat in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock would go viral on social media and stoke much speculation about what the agenda might be.Red Bull has had to fight to keep its […]
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Fernando Alonso explains Canadian GP sprint qualifying crash
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has crashed out of qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.The Spanish driver suffered a lock-up on his way into Turn 3, missed the escape road and crashed head-on into the wall. "Yeah sorry, lock-up mate," Alonso said over the Aston Martin team radio as the red flag was waved and the other drivers returned to […]
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Racing Bulls handed suspended £25,900 fine for “serious” problem on Lawson’s car
Racing Bulls have been fined €30,000 (£25,900), two-thirds of which has been suspended, after the stewards discovered a fault on Liam Lawson's car […]
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures
Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve […]
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F1 Canadian GP sign error fuels Jonathan Wheatley Aston Martin rumours
A printing error led to a swathe of speculation about Jonathan Wheatley's rumoured move to Aston Martin […]
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Alex Albon to miss Canadian GP sprint qualifying as James Vowles reveals extent of crash damage
Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has detailed the "extensive" damage to Alex Albon's FW48 following his unfortunate crash involving a marmot during FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.The Thai-British driver crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 7 after colliding with a marmot. With damage to the right side and rear of his Williams machinery, Albon's practice session was over and […]
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Groundhog clash damage rules Albon out of F1 sprint qualifying
Alex Albon crashed out of Formula 1's only practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix after hitting a groundhog, causing the second red flag of the day […]
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Red Bull backs 2027 changes amid shorter F1 race plan
The controvertial plan to shorten some races has been backed by Red Bull […]
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F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Friday practice and sprint qualifying as it happened
Live coverage of Friday at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix […]
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F1 Canadian GP sign error supports Jonathan Wheatley to Aston Martin discussion
Formula 1 fans have lost it after a sign at the Canadian Grand Prix listed Jonathan Wheatley as part of the Aston Martin team.On Thursday morning, eagle-eyed passers-by and photographers noticed the sign in the VIP car park reserved for team members. In the designated Aston Martin slot was a printed sign for Wheatley.Although this sign has now been confirmed as a misprint, it follows […]
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Red Bull boss reacts after Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen spotted in deep discussion in Canada F1 paddock
Red Bull chief Laurent Mekies speaks out after Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen's F1 paddock meeting […]
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Laurent Mekies reveals GianPiero Lambiase’s McLaren talks centred on team principal role
Laurent Mekies has doubled down on claims GianPiero Lambiase discussed becoming McLaren team principal before deciding on leaving Red Bull […]
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Time keeps ticking on 2027 changes: F1 to host further talks over Canadian GP
Formula 1 stakeholders will hold an additional round of talks on the proposed 2027 power unit changes over the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as manufacturers still disagree on how to achieve them.The new power unit regulations are an ongoing point of discussion because they introduced many undesirable side-effects to the racing in 2026. The near-50:50 split between the V6 turbo engine and the […]
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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues
Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn't lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027's budget cap.F1's 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power units. In a battle to optimise laptimes, the need to recharge the battery multiple times per lap […]
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Williams explain Alex Albon F1 car damage after hitting groundhog
Alex Albon suffered heavy damage during FP1 at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Antonelli tops Russell in chaotic Canadian GP practice
Kimi Antonelli tops Mercedes team-mate George Russell in sole Montreal practice; Silver Arrows hugely impressive after bringing first upgrade package of season; watch Sprint Qualifying at 9.30pm later on Friday live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event, with build-up from 9pm […]
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FIA delivers verdict after Esteban Ocon summoned to stewards following Canada FP1
Esteban Ocon has escaped a penalty after meeting with the stewards following the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix FP1 session.The Haas driver was investigated for leaving the pitlane when the light at the exit was red. After reviewing positioning, marshal system data, video, timings, telemetry and in-car video evidence, the stewards confirmed that no penalty was to be levied on Ocon. While […]
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Lewis Hamilton quips Gilles Villeneuve was ‘obviously far better’ than Jacques
Lewis Hamilton could not resist a cheeky joke about Jacques Villeneuve while discussing Gilles’ legendary legacy […]
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Charles Leclerc reveals key to success in new F1 era after honing Ferrari upgrades
Charles Leclerc does not believe that throwing upgrades at the car is the answer in the current Formula 1 era […]
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First blood to Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli edges out teammate George Russell in a practice session red-flagged three times […]
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F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli dominates practice session amid three red flags
Kimi Antonelli topped the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix practice session, which was red-flagged on three occasions and saw Mercedes team-mate and title rival George Russell spin.Montreal is the third sprint weekend in four rounds, meaning this was the sole practice session, carrying all the more significance as teams and drivers strove to set up their cars for sprint qualifying later […]
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix – Free Practice 1 F1 results (Montreal)
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes 1-2 finish in practice for the Canadian Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton taking third place for Ferrari […]
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Everything that happened in messy Canadian GP practice
Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes 1-2 amid three red flags in the sole practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Practice - Times
Times from today's free practice session for the Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada […]
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Kimi Antonelli tops Canada F1 practice after Alex Albon strikes groundhog
Kimi Antonelli heads a dominate Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Canadian Grand Prix: Kimi Antonelli fastest as FIA twice extends red flag-hit FP1
Kimi Antonelli headed a Mercedes one-two to kick-off the Canadian Grand Prix race weekend, FP1 having proven a disjointed session […]
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2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Full Friday practice results
Full results from Friday at the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix […]
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Antonelli leads extended practice after Albon hits groundhog and crashes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli headed a disrupted opening practice session in Montreal which was extended after two red flags […]
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Canadian Grand Prix F1 practice results 2026
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli headed team-mate George Russell in a Mercedes 1-2 in Montreal practice […]
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