Russell delivered one of the most dramatic poles of his career at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP qualifying session, finding pace on his final lap to top the timesheets and lock out the front row for Mercedes alongside Antonelli.
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Russell reflects on lap that “came from nowhere” to take pole at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP

George Russell delivered a stunning pole position during Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, producing a final Q3 lap that came out of nowhere to top the timesheets. The Mercedes driver had struggled with balance and tyre preparation for much of the session before pulling together a decisive lap when it mattered most. His…

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George Russell took pole for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP after a tight battle across all three qualifying segments.
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F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Qualifying | Mercedes 1-2 as Russell beats Antonelli to pole

With an eventful Sprint in the books, focus in the F1 paddock shifted to Qualifying for the 2026 Canadian GP. George Russell arrived with momentum after converting Sprint pole into victory earlier on Saturday, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli looked to bounce back following a frustrating intra-team battle. Meanwhile, Lando Norris and McLaren hoped to…

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Mercedes’ George Russell finished P1 at the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race. Beating teammate and championship rival, Kimi Antonelli, in P3.
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“It kind of feels like the season’s gonna restart now”: Russell on winning the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race

Mercedes’ George Russell finished P1 at the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race. He ended his day ahead of teammate and championship rival, Kimi Antonelli, in P3. The Brit had qualified on pole position the day before at the Sprint Qualifying. Antonelli started second. Both Mercedes’ managed to hold their positions at lights out. Yet, quickly…

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George Russell of Mercedes wins the F1 Canadian GP Sprint ahead of Lando Norris and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
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F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Sprint | Russell comes out on top in fierce intra team battle

Sprint Qualifying saw Mercedes take another front-row lockout, as George Russell put his car on pole for the Sprint of the F1 Canadian GP. Ahead of the start it became clear that four cars would start from pit lane. Ollie Bearman, Pierre Gasly, Valtteri Bottas and Alex Albon all decided their cars would be better…

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Mekies discussing Mercedes purchase of Alpine
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Stella, Permane and Mekies on potential Mercedes purchase of Alpine F1 shares

Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff is considering purchasing shares in Alpine. Currently Otro Capital holds a 24% share of Alpine F1 team. However, the owners have put these shares up for sale, and they have confirmed Wolff as a potential buyer. This has led to conversations surrounding the implications of Wolff holding shares in…

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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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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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