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The Canadian Grand Prix produced one of the most dramatic races of the Formula 1 season, with strategy mistakes and retirements shaping a memorable afternoon in Montreal. A battle for the ages played out across the circuit, keeping fans and analysts gripped from the opening lap to the chequered flag. F1 journalist Harry Benjamin joined

The Canadian Grand Prix main race told a very different story for McLaren compared to what the sprint weekend had suggested was possible for the Woking-based team. Lando Norris finished second in the sprint race, watching closely as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli fought hard throughout the Mercedes internal battle at the front. That result

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered a contrasting story for McLaren across the sprint and main race, with the team struggling to replicate its earlier competitiveness. Lando Norris finished second in the sprint race, watching closely as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli fought hard throughout the Mercedes internal battle. The main race unfolded very differently for

George Russell has received a suspended fine after throwing his car’s head restraint onto the track following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver discarded the cockpit surround onto the circuit at the exit of turn nine after suffering a power unit failure while leading the race. Russell was engaged in a

Kimi Antonelli extended his drivers’ championship lead in Canada after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the Montreal race weekend. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, with Max Verstappen completing the podium in third place for Red Bull Racing. Hamilton had a strong weekend in Canada, outpacing Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc throughout and crediting his

George Russell’s retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix while leading the race cost him 25 potential championship points in one of the most painful outcomes of his season. Russell had been ahead of Kimi Antonelli when his race ended, but observers noted that Antonelli appeared to be the quicker driver throughout the Montreal weekend. The

Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead to 43 points with another commanding performance in Montreal. The Mercedes teenager battled team-mate George Russell for the lead before Russell’s retirement handed Antonelli a clear run to the chequered flag on Sunday afternoon. Lewis Hamilton crossed

Oscar Piastri has admitted McLaren’s decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres backfired badly, leaving the team without a single point from the race. The Australian said conditions on the way to the grid made the call feel justified at the time, with slick tyres struggling badly for grip in the wet.

Lewis Hamilton described his second-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix as the product of significant changes Ferrari has made to accommodate him since his arrival. The seven-time world champion joined Ferrari at the start of 2025 and has spoken openly about the adjustment process required to get the best from the car. Hamilton said

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix has delivered another memorable weekend of Formula 1 racing at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, and debate is already running high over who performed best. Drivers across the grid faced varying challenges throughout the three days, with some extracting remarkable performances from machinery that did not always cooperate fully. The question of