
A lively Canadian Grand Prix did nothing to dampen criticism of Formula 1’s 2026 power units among the top finishers.
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McLaren were set to be Mercedes’ closest challengers in the Canadian Grand Prix, but the decision to start their drivers on intermediate tyres quickly backfired.

Isack Hadjar cut a frustrated figure after Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver having gone from topping Q2 to falling back to P7 in the final segment.

Formula 1 drivers praised the 2026 chassis rules but restated their criticism of the power unit regulations after a lively Canadian Grand Prix.

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

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has shared his reaction to various “silly season” rumours, including speculation linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull.

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

George Russell survived a tense clash with his team mate Kimi Antonelli to win the Sprint in Canada.

Lando Norris was pleased with his P3 result in Sprint Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, with it coming just hours after McLaren appeared further off the pace during Free Practice 1.

Max Verstappen has again cast doubt over his long-term Formula 1 future, describing the current generation of cars as “anti-racing” and warning the sport risks losing its identity if planned engine changes are not introduced for 2027. The post Why proposed F1 power split is the bare minimum for Verstappen appeared first on ApexF1.com.