For once, the conversation in the Gilles Villeneuve paddock was not about batteries or energy management. Instead, the focus was firmly on the on-track action. During the Formula 1 sprint race for the Canadian Grand Prix, the battle between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell flared up for the first time.The young Italian attempted a move around the outside at Turn 1, but was forced onto the …Keep reading
Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?
Racing Bulls has been stung 30,000 euros ($49,000 AUD) by the FIA for what it said was an inexcusable issue during Practice 1 at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The post FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’ appeared first on ApexF1.com.
Lewis Hamilton was not penalised for gaining an advantage by going off the track when racing Oscar Piastri.
Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren still has work to do to match Mercedes after the team qualified on the second row for sprint qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix. The post Piastri realistic over McLaren deficit in Canada appeared first on ApexF1.com.
George Russell won the sprint race in Montreal after tangling with team mate and championship rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
George Russell insists the dramatic clash with Kimi Antonelli during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint was “not a big deal” after the Mercedes teammates nearly came together twice during the race. The post ‘No big deal’: Russell downplays Mercedes sprint clash appeared first on ApexF1.com.
George Russell claimed his third consecutive pole position at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a stunning late lap to deny teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian Grand Prix. The post Russell steals Canadian GP pole from Antonelli appeared first on ApexF1.com.
The final point on offer in the Canada Sprint went to Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, who crossed the line in P8.
Charles Leclerc was downcast after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he ‘couldn’t feel the car’.