George Russell started the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Race from pole. His teammate, Kimi Antonelli lined up alongside him, less than a tenth behind. Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen, Hadjar, Lindblad, and Sainz completed the top ten.
Albon and Lawson did not take part in Sprint Qualifying following their respective incidents during Free Practice. Lance Stroll was pushed to the pit lane after extensive work was carried out on his car before the start. He was joined by Bearman, Gasly, Bottas, and Albon, all of whom also started the Sprint from the pit lane.
George Russell won the F1 Canadian GP Sprint Race after Mercedes locked out the front row, with Kimi Antonelli in P2. At the start, Russell and Antonelli held position, while Lewis Hamilton moved into the top four and Lando Norris quickly joined the fight.
Throughout the race, Antonelli repeatedly pressured Russell and even ran over the grass at Turn 8, while Norris stayed within range to make it a three-way battle. Meanwhile, Hamilton and Oscar Piastri fought just behind in a tight midfield group.
In the final laps, Russell held off the challenge to take the win, with Norris passing Antonelli late for second. Antonelli finished third, completing a Mercedes podium finish.
2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Race Results
- Russell
- Norris
- Antonelli
- Piastri
- Leclerc
- Hamilton
- Verstappen
- Lindblad
- Colapinto
- Sainz
- Lawson
- Bortaleto
- Ocon
- Pérez
- Hülkenberg
- Stroll
- Bottas
- Bearman
- Albon
- Gasly
- Hadjar
- Alonso – DNF
