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Verstappen admitted Red Bull are still struggling to understand the RB22 after qualifying sixth for the 2026 Canadian GP.
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Verstappen says Red Bull “going in circles” after difficult 2026 F1 Canadian GP qualifying

Shania Wallage04 mins

Max Verstappen admitted Oracle Red Bull Racing are still struggling to unlock the RB22’s full potential around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve after qualifying sixth for the 2026 Canadian GP. After a difficult Sprint Qualifying session on Friday, Verstappen and Red Bull continued searching for answers ahead of the F1 Canadian GP qualifying session, but the…

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Russell delivered one of the most dramatic poles of his career at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP qualifying session, finding pace on his final lap to top the timesheets and lock out the front row for Mercedes alongside Antonelli.
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Russell reflects on lap that “came from nowhere” to take pole at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP

Valeria Penachi011 mins

George Russell delivered a stunning pole position during Qualifying for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP, producing a final Q3 lap that came out of nowhere to top the timesheets. The Mercedes driver had struggled with balance and tyre preparation for much of the session before pulling together a decisive lap when it mattered most. His…

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George Russell took pole for the 2026 F1 Canadian GP after a tight battle across all three qualifying segments.
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F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Qualifying | Mercedes 1-2 as Russell beats Antonelli to pole

Valeria Penachi04 mins

With an eventful Sprint in the books, focus in the F1 paddock shifted to Qualifying for the 2026 Canadian GP. George Russell arrived with momentum after converting Sprint pole into victory earlier on Saturday, while Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli looked to bounce back following a frustrating intra-team battle. Meanwhile, Lando Norris and McLaren hoped to…

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McLaren’s Lando Norris crossed the finish line at P2, splitting both Mercedes’, at the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race.
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“Today was a good result for us”: Norris on finishing P2 in F1 2026 Canadian GP Sprint Race

Chiara Perin02 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris crossed the finish line at P2, splitting both Mercedes’, at the F1 2026 Canadian GP Sprint Race. Norris had qualified P3 on Friday, during the Sprint Qualifying. He sat on the starting grid next to his teammate Oscar Piastri, just behind Mercedes’ George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in P1 and P2. After…

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Mercedes’ George Russell finished P1 at the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race. Beating teammate and championship rival, Kimi Antonelli, in P3.
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“It kind of feels like the season’s gonna restart now”: Russell on winning the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race

Chiara Perin03 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell finished P1 at the F1 2026 Canada Sprint Race. He ended his day ahead of teammate and championship rival, Kimi Antonelli, in P3. The Brit had qualified on pole position the day before at the Sprint Qualifying. Antonelli started second. Both Mercedes’ managed to hold their positions at lights out. Yet, quickly…

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George Russell of Mercedes wins the F1 Canadian GP Sprint ahead of Lando Norris and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
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F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Sprint | Russell comes out on top in fierce intra team battle

Ewout Albrecht03 mins

Sprint Qualifying saw Mercedes take another front-row lockout, as George Russell put his car on pole for the Sprint of the F1 Canadian GP. Ahead of the start it became clear that four cars would start from pit lane. Ollie Bearman, Pierre Gasly, Valtteri Bottas and Alex Albon all decided their cars would be better…

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George Russell won the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Race after a tight early battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Mercedes controlling the race from lights out.
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F1 | 2026 Canadian GP | Sprint Race results

Valeria Penachi02 mins

George Russell started the 2026 F1 Canadian GP Sprint Race from pole. His teammate, Kimi Antonelli lined up alongside him, less than a tenth behind. Norris, Piastri, Hamilton, Leclerc, Verstappen, Hadjar, Lindblad, and Sainz completed the top ten. Albon and Lawson did not take part in Sprint Qualifying following their respective incidents during Free Practice….

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