2026 Canadian Grand Prix

‘We looked like idiots’ after intermediate tyre gamble, admits Piastri | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri said McLaren’s failed tactical gamble made them look like “idiots” while Lando Norris revealed he “pushed for” the call.

Posted on May 25, 2026 by ApexF1

Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren’s tactical gamble at the start of the Canadian Grand Prix backfired badly after the team failed to score.

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1

2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1

George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris.

2 days ago · 2 min read

‘No big deal’: Russell downplays Mercedes sprint clash

‘No big deal’: Russell downplays Mercedes sprint clash

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.

1 day ago · 5 min read

Albon reflects on Piastri collision that led to Canada DNF

Albon reflects on Piastri collision that led to Canada DNF

Alex Albon became one of six retirees from the Canadian Grand Prix after his Williams was hit by the McLaren of Oscar Piastri, an incident that Piastri was penalised for.

2 hours ago · 3 min read

2026 Canadian Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1

2026 Canadian Grand Prix race result and championship points | Formula 1

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes and extended his championship lead to 43 points.

5 hours ago · 1 min read

‘We looked like idiots’ after intermediate tyre gamble, admits Piastri | Formula 1

‘We looked like idiots’ after intermediate tyre gamble, admits Piastri | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri said McLaren’s failed tactical gamble made them look like “idiots” while Lando Norris revealed he “pushed for” the call.

3 hours ago · 1 min read

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow Qualifying for the Canadian GP

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow Qualifying for the Canadian GP

Live coverage of Saturday’s Qualifying session for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

1 day ago · 1 min read

Lap time watch: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix | Formula 1

Lap time watch: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix | Formula 1

George Russell took pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix but Andrea Kimi Antonelli had the pace to beat him.

17 hours ago · 1 min read

Antonelli wins dramatic Canadian GP as Russell retires

Antonelli wins dramatic Canadian GP as Russell retires

Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship after winning the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes team mate George Russell forced to retire with a power unit issue.

5 hours ago · 3 min read

2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race results and championship points | Formula 1

2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race results and championship points | Formula 1

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes and cut Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s lead to 18 points.

1 day ago · 1 min read

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