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Both Red Bull drivers struggled heavily with bouncing and ride issues around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in the 2026 F1 Sprint Qualifying.

Verstappen and Hadjar frustrated by Red Bull bouncing struggles in 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying

Shania Wallage2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Oracle Red Bull Racing were left searching for answers after a difficult Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both struggling with the RB22’s behaviour over the bumpy Circuit Gilles Villeneuve surface. Verstappen ultimately qualified seventh for Saturday’s Sprint, narrowly ahead of teammate Hadjar in eighth, as…

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured a front row lockout after finishing P1 and P2 in the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying session.

F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Sprint Qualifying | Mercedes secures yet another front row lockout

Lucrezia Costa2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

After an action-filled FP1 session, it’s time to set the F1 grid for the 2026 Canadian Sprint Race. See the full report from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Qualifying session here. Following his earlier collision with a groundhog, Williams’ Albon did not start the session, as extensive reparations were still undergoing on his challenger….

George Russell of Mercedes tops Sprint Qualifying for the F1 Canadian GP, full results are below.

2026 F1 Canadian GP | Sprint Qualifying results

Ewout Albrecht2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

After only one (extended) Free Practice in Montreal, it was time for Sprint Qualifying for the F1 Canadian GP, full results are below. Sprint Qualifying 1 results SQ1 was down to just 20 drivers, as both Liam Lawson and Alex Albon could not compete after issues during Free Practice. At the end, Fernando Alonso caused…

F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | FP1 | Antonelli tops the timesheets after three red flags

Antonina Jaromin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Formula 1 returned to action in Montreal with a chaotic FP1 where Kimi Antonelli topped the timesheets to mark the start of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP. Several teams, including McLaren and current championship leaders Mercedes, introduced both minor and major upgrades heading into the weekend. With Sprint Qualifying taking place in the afternoon, FP1…

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP has been completed ahead of Sprint Qualifying later in the day, view the full results here.

2026 F1 Canadian GP | FP1 results

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago02 mins

FP1 at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP has been completed ahead of Sprint Qualifying later in the day, view the full results here. Ahead of the weekend starting, Kimi Antonelli was 20 points clear of George Russell in the Drivers’ Championship after taking three consecutive Grand Prix victories. The Brit won in Montréal last year,…

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

Norris and Piastri confident about McLaren upgrades but cautious about Mercedes ahead of 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Rebecca Malitz2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

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…

Russell for Mercedes ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Russell on how he will approach 2026 F1 Canadian GP amid title fight

Shermaine Wong2 weeks ago2 weeks ago05 mins

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…

Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, F1, Simulator, Canadian GP

Hamilton already thinking of next 5 years, not F1 retirement

Darshan Chokhani2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Lewis Hamilton says everything is 100% clear to him and that he will be racing in F1 for foreseeable future, with a five-year plan in check. Having joined Ferrari last year, many predicted that Hamilton will not race in F1 for long. With the 2026 change in mind, a lot of them felt that the…

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell discussed Mercedes' start issues ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, with changes coming for this event.

Antonelli on new clutch paddle for 2026 F1 Canadian GP as Mercedes attempt to solve start woes

James O'Connor2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Heading into the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Mercedes hold a 70-point lead over Ferrari in the Constructors’ Championship, with Kimi Antonelli 20 clear of teammate George Russell on the Drivers’ side. While the pace of the W17 in every Grand Prix has been very strong, taking out all four wins to date, the starts have…

Verstappen says F1's proposed 2027 changes are a “very positive” step for the sport, admitting the improvements could keep him in F1 longer.

Verstappen welcomes potential 2027 regulation changes as talks over F1 future continue

Shania Wallage2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

Ahead of the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, Max Verstappen has strongly suggested he will continue racing in Formula 1 in 2027, if a proposal to reduce the engines’ electric power dependency is agreed on in the 2027 regulation changes. The four-time World Champion has been one of the most vocal critics of Formula 1’s 2026…