Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both complained about the ride of the Red Bull RB22 in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the former stating “my feet were flying off the pedals”.
George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort.
George Russell won the sprint race in Montreal after tangling with team mate and championship rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Sunday’s edition of the ApexF1 round-up.
Live coverage of Saturday’s F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has dismissed suggestions that he will have to change his driver line-up for next season, stating that Max Verstappen “is telling us he’s happy at Red Bull”.
Formula 1’s planned engine overhaul for 2027 is facing growing uncertainty, with high-level discussions set to take place in Canada amid resistance from several manufacturers. The post Proposed 2027 F1 engine changes under threat 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.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has given his verdict on the clash between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint, stating “you can’t expect to have a lion in the car and a puppy outside” regarding the Italian teenager.