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Leclerc told Ferrari to complain about rivals’ “illegal” cool-down laps | Formula 1

Charles Leclerc urged Ferrari to "complain" about his rivals' behaviour on their cool-down laps after qualifying for the sprint race in Montreal.

RaceFansMay 22, 2026
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Russell heads Mercedes one-two in Montreal sprint qualifying

George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint after delivering a composed and decisive performance in Sprint Qualifying, leading a dominant Mercedes front‑row lockout ahead of his team mate Kimi…

F1TechnicalMay 22, 2026
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Russell grabs pole position in Canada Sprint Qualifying

George Russell will line up in pole position for the Sprint at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver set to share the front row with team mate Kimi Antonelli.

Formula1.comMay 22, 2026
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Lewis Hamilton stuns F1 fans with Ducati superbike arrival at Canadian GP sprint qualifying

Lewis Hamilton made a bold entrance to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock on Friday morning, arriving on a spectacular Ducati Panigale V4 superbike ahead of FP1 and sprint qualifying.The seven-time Formula 1 champion…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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Here’s the starting grid for F1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race

1 George Russell(Mercedes)       2     Kimi Antonelli(Mercedes)3 Lando Norris(McLaren)       4     Oscar ...

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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F1 Canadian GP: Russell defeats Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1 championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the…

AutosportMay 22, 2026
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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1  championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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George Russell must 'stop Kimi Antonelli in his tracks' at Canadian GP, says Martin Brundle

As the Formula 1 paddock settles into Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes has become a focal point of the season's early stages. 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli has secured three consecuti…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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McLaren told to "take risks" after Mercedes' strong Miami strategy

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes sent McLaren a strategy warning following Kimi Antonelli's impressive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. The Colombian warned the Woking outfit that its conserva…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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Russell narrowly beats Antonelli to sprint race pole position ahead of McLarens | Formula 1

George Russell took pole position for the sprint race in Montreal after the early threat from Lewis Hamilton faded and Max Verstappen risked an early elimination.

RaceFansMay 22, 2026
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race grid | Formula 1

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

RaceFansMay 22, 2026
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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" public meeting between Verstappen and Wolff

It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cos…

AutosportMay 22, 2026
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Red Bull F1 team boss: "No intention behind" Jos Verstappen and Toto Wolff public meeting

It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cos…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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F2: Van Hoepen earns maiden pole position in Montreal

Laurens van Hoepen continued his fine start to the 2026 FIA Formula 2 season, earning his maiden pole position in the championship on its first visit to Canada.

Formula1.comMay 22, 2026
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Fernando Alonso explains Canadian GP sprint qualifying crash

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has crashed out of qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.The Spanish driver suffered a lock-up on his way into Turn 3, missed the esca…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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Racing Bulls handed suspended £25,900 fine for “serious” problem on Lawson’s car | Formula 1

Racing Bulls have been fined €30,000 (£25,900), two-thirds of which has been suspended, after the stewards discovered a fault on Liam Lawson's car.

RaceFansMay 22, 2026
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2026 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race qualifying day in pictures | F1 Pictures

Pictures from qualifying day for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

RaceFansMay 22, 2026
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Alex Albon to miss Canadian GP sprint qualifying as James Vowles reveals extent of crash damage

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has detailed the "extensive" damage to Alex Albon's FW48 following his unfortunate crash involving a marmot during FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.The Thai-British driver cr…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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LIVE COVERAGE: Follow Sprint Qualifying in Canada

Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Formula1.comMay 22, 2026
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F1 Canadian GP sign error supports Jonathan Wheatley to Aston Martin discussion

Formula 1 fans have lost it after a sign at the Canadian Grand Prix listed Jonathan Wheatley as part of the Aston Martin team.On Thursday morning, eagle-eyed passers-by and photographers noticed the sign in the VIP car p…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026
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Time keeps ticking on 2027 changes: F1 to host further talks over Canadian GP

Formula 1 stakeholders will hold an additional round of talks on the proposed 2027 power unit changes over the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as manufacturers still disagree on how to achieve them.The new power unit regulat…

Motorsport.comMay 22, 2026