Stenhouse leads Charlotte Cup practice

Kimi Antonelli has shared an insight into what came from a conversation he shared with George Russell and team boss Toto Wolff following the team mates’ tense battle in the Canada Sprint.

Lewis Hamilton ended Sprint Qualifying in Canada on a high despite losing out to McLaren at the last moment.

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.

Live coverage of Saturday’s F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff twice told his driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to stop “moaning” about his clash with George Russell.

Lewis Hamilton avoided a penalty for impeding Pierre Gasly in qualifying after Alpine agreed he was not held up by the Ferrari driver.

The drivers and teams report back after a busy Friday from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

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

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.