McLaren qualified behind both Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint race. Norris and Piastri speak on updates and challenges.
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Norris and Piastri optimistic after McLaren upgrades show progress at 2026 F1 Canadian GP

McLaren’s difficult start to the 2026 Formula 1 season appears to be fading into the background. Following the team’s first major upgrade package introduced in Miami, attention has shifted toward whether McLaren can finally challenge Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. Both drivers remained cautious about their prospects despite an encouraging Sprint Qualifying performance….

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Mercedes' George Russell took pole position for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP sprint race, with teammate Kimi Antonelli starting second.
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Mercedes look to convert 1-2 start for 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint

Mercedes continued their impressive form on Friday in locking out the front row in Sprint Qualifying at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. George Russell will start from pole, rounding the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 1:12.965. Teammate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start second, lapping just 0.068 behind Russell. The British veteran, currently 20 points…

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Laurens Van Hoepen grabs his maiden pole position at the F2 Canadian GP Qualifying
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F2 | 2026 Canadian GP | Qualifying | van Hoepen grabs maiden pole position

After a relatively quiet Free Practice session, the F2 grid was ready for Qualifying at the Canadian GP. Free Practice ended with Alex Dunne on top with a 1:22.524, followed by Rodin teammate, Martinius Stenshorne, and Nikola Tsolov. As they have only had 45 minutes of track time, Qualifying was bound to be interesting. Qualifying…

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McLaren drivers Norris and Piastri are confident in McLaren's upgrades but cautious about challenging Mercedes at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.
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Norris and Piastri confident about McLaren upgrades but cautious about Mercedes ahead of 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have expressed confidence in McLaren’s upgrades but remain cautious about challenging Mercedes for the win. McLaren did not experience the ideal start to the 2026 F1 season, but appeared to have bounced back after introducing their first upgrade package at the…

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Russell for Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP
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Russell on how he will approach 2026 F1 Canadian GP amid title fight

Mercedes’ George Russell will not be focusing on the 2026 Drivers’ Championship as he enters the F1 Canadian GP weekend. The Briton is looking to redeem himself after a challenging weekend in Miami. While his teammate and current championship leader, Kimi Antonelli, clinched his third consecutive victory, Russell finished off the podium in P4. He…

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