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F1MATHS: Racing Bulls' crew executes the fastest pit stop in Montreal

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F1 could shorten selected races in 2027 to help teams cope with engine rules change

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How worried Bottas should really be about his F1 future

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Caption Competition 292: Chemistry with Mr Hamilton

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F1BUSINESS: Why will Gucci enter F1 as Alpine' title sponsor?

Gucci and Alpine have announced a landmark partnership that will reshape the relationship between luxury and motorsport. For the first time in Formula One history, a global luxury fashion house becomes the Title Partner of a team competing at the pinnacle of the sport.

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Round-up: Mercedes 'withdraw from Alpine buy-in talks', and more

Saturday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Hamilton confirms Ferrari's power deficit from the field-leading Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton delivered his strongest performance yet as a Ferrari driver with a brilliant second place at the Canadian Grand Prix - but even on a day of celebration, the seven‑time world champion was vocal about one major limitation: Ferrari's lack of power compared to Mercedes and Red Bull.

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Mercedes withdraws from Alpine F1 team bidding process

Mercedes has withdrawn from the bidding process for a stake in the Alpine Formula 1 team

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Mercedes pull out of talks to buy Alpine share over price

Mercedes pull out of talks to buy a minority shareholding in the Alpine team because they felt it was overpriced.

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New F1 engine mode to cap top speed potential in Monaco

F1 drivers will have their top speed potential pegged back at the Monaco Grand Prix...

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Antonelli reflects on "so difficult" conditions and McLaren's intermediates gamble in Montreal

Fresh from securing his fourth Formula One victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, Andrea Kimi Antonelli offered insight into the tricky conditions at the start of the race - and his reaction when he saw McLaren commit to Intermediate tyres while the rest of the field stayed on slicks.

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Mark Hughes: Hamilton's big Ferrari F1 'breakthrough' explained

There was a stark difference in tone between the Ferrari F1 drivers in Canada. As encouraging as that is for Lewis Hamilton, it doesn't mean the power has shifted

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Verstappen relishes "very good" battle with Hamilton after first 2026 podium

Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen claimed his first podium of the 2026 season at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing third after an intense late‑race fight with Lewis Hamilton.

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Stats: Antonelli has larger points lead than any driver had last year, and more

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has the biggest lead since 2024 and Isack Hadjar scored the best result for Red Bull's number two in two years. More states from Montreal.

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Hamilton eyes simulator correlation work after Ferrari breakthrough in Montreal

Fresh from a superb second‑place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix - his strongest result yet as a Ferrari driver - Lewis Hamilton revealed that he intends to use the momentum from Montreal to help improve Ferrari's simulator, which he believes still lacks proper correlation with real‑world track behaviour.

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Round-up: Ben Sulayem 'seeking to end FIA president term limits', and more

Friday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Why F1 cars won't run active aero in Monaco

Formula 1 drivers will not run active aero over the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with the FIA deciding that there will be no straight mode zones

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Alpine's curious Mercedes driver admission over F1 2027 line-up

Alpine is going to wait to finalise its 2027 F1 line-up - and that seems to be in case either Mercedes driver suddenly ends up on the market

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Hamilton and Verstappen reflect on title‑fight pressure as Antonelli emerges as F1's main title aspirant

As Andrea Kimi Antonelli continues to establish himself as a genuine championship contender in his rookie Formula One season, two drivers who know the intensity of title battles better than anyone - Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen - were asked what guidance they might offer the 17‑year‑old Mercedes prodigy.

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Who really controls the Williams F1 team? A bitter legal battle has put this question centre stage

Special report: Allegations of sexism, racism and expenses fiddling are flying across US courts, drawing in leading figures in motor racing and some famous names in music. But the precise role of Peter de Putron, a Jersey-based billionaire, is one of the most intriguing issues

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Verstappen calls for "more pure" Formula One as he criticises complexity of 2026 Power Units

After securing third place at the Canadian Grand Prix, four‑time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen was asked whether he would like to see changes to the all‑new 2026 power units.

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Power deficit is keeping Ferrari out of the fight with Mercedes - Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari's power shortfall is preventing them from being able to rival Mercedes, whose domination of the season continued in Canada.

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What we've learned about Alpine's $150million Gucci deal

Alpine's $150million deal with Gucci is a big statement of intent from both team and sponsor - here's what it really means

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Round-up: Russell's battery suffered "catastrophic failure" in Canadian GP, and more

Thursday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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F1 MATHS: What the fastest lap times reveal about the pecking order?

Andrea Kimi Antonelli's fourth consecutive Formula One victory combined wheel‑to‑wheel resilience with outright speed, and the fastest‑lap data confirms just how comprehensively he controlled the race after his team-mate George Russell's retirement.

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of term limits for FIA presidents

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem is proposing a removal of term limits for the position as head of motorsport's governing body.

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Williams strengthens leadership with major McLaren and Mercedes hire

Williams has made another decisive move in its aggressive rebuilding programme by recruiting Piers Thynne from McLaren as the team's new Chief Optimisation and Planning Officer, a role created to modernise and transform Williams' manufacturing and operational capability ahead of the next competitive cycle.

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Is Verstappen held to a higher standard? Debating our F1 rankings

We've got a new way to grill Edd Straw on his F1 driver rankings each race - so here's how he responded to the pressing questions from Canada

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Gucci Agrees to $150M+ F1 Deal

Fashion house announces partnership with Alpine 'at the intersection of luxury and sport'. Full statement here 📲

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Alpine brings Gucci into F1 as new title sponsor

Italian fashion house Gucci is to enter Formula 1 for the first time next year as title sponsor for Alpine

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How 'new' F1 game has included big 2026 quirks

We've had a hands-on look at the new F1 game 2026 season pack ahead of its launch on June 3

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Why Mercedes' F1 2026 driver fights may not last

Mercedes concedes it may need to restrict its F1 title rivals Kimi Antonelli and George Russell having total freedom to race each other

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"This is actually an opportunity": How McLaren answered drivers' calls to abandon tyre gamble

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri advised McLaren to abandon their gamble on intermediate tyres but their engineers pointed out it was already too late.

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"Absolutely awesome" - Hamilton on his wheel‑to‑wheel fight with Verstappen

Having chased down on his old rival Max Verstappen in the dying stages of the Canadian Grand Prix, Ferrari's seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton labelled his fight with the Dutch driver as "absolutely awesome."

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Round-up: Norris 'wants to try things outside F1' after Indianapolis visit, and more

Also in Wednesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up, Lewis Hamilton praises his brother's BTCC result and Ross Brawn heads to Moto GP.

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Vasseur praises Hamilton's confidence in cold conditions as Leclerc battles tyre struggles

Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur expressed satisfaction with the team's overall performance at the Canadian Grand Prix, highlighting Lewis Hamilton's strong pace throughout the weekend and acknowledging Charles Leclerc's difficulties in managing tyre temperatures in unusually cold conditions.

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"He needs to back up": How Mercedes managed Russell and Antonelli's Canadian GP fight

Neither George Russell nor Andrea Kimi Antonelli appeared to entirely agree with Mercedes' call for them to swap positions on lap 25 in Canada.

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Wolff praises Antonelli's win but admits Russell fight was "a little too close for comfort"

Mercedes left the Canadian Grand Prix with mixed emotions after a dramatic afternoon that saw Andrea Kimi Antonelli take his fourth consecutive victory while George Russell retired from the race lead with a Power Unit issue.

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Why Audi is now key to Verstappen's F1 future

Max Verstappen's threat to quit F1 in 2027 is serious - and F1's best route to avoid this appears to be a compromise with Audi

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F1 Q&A: What is going on with Ferrari? Will Max Verstappen quit?

BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions after the Canadian Grand Prix.

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"A great result and a fantastic reward", claims Colapinto as he scores career‑best result in Montreal

Alpine enjoyed their most successful weekend of the 2026 season at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Franco Colapinto finishing a career‑best sixth and Pierre Gasly climbing from 14th on the grid to eighth.

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Mekies is aware that "the next three to five tenths are always the hardest ones to find"

Red Bull left the Canadian Grand Prix with a renewed sense of momentum after Max Verstappen secured the team's first podium of the season and Isack Hadjar delivered a determined drive to fifth place despite a messy and penalty‑affected race.

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"The car has worked exceptionally well here with the low speed corners," claims Racing Bulls

Racing Bulls left the Canadian Grand Prix with a well‑earned seventh place for Liam Lawson, while Arvid Lindblad suffered heartbreak before the race even began.

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Round-up: Ferrari's result "definitely encouraging" without updates says Vasseur, and more

Tuesday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Encouraging pace but no reward as Bottas battles balance issues and Pérez retires in Canada

Cadillac gambled by starting both Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez on Intermediate tyres, but with the track drying rapidly and no further rain arriving, the strategy backfired immediately.

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Mercedes reveals reason for Russell retirement in Montreal

Mercedes left the Canadian Grand Prix with a blend of pride and frustration after a dramatic afternoon that saw Andrea Kimi Antonelli take his fourth consecutive victory while George Russell retired from the race lead with a technical failure.

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Tyre gamble backfires as Hülkenberg and Bortoleto finish 12th and 13th in Canada

Audi endured a challenging Canadian Grand Prix after a strategic misjudgment at the start left both Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto on the back foot.

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Edd Straw's 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix driver rankings

Who were the standouts in this year's cold weather-complicated Canadian GP?

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Stella reflects on McLaren's bold tyre gamble in Montreal

McLaren left the Canadian Grand Prix empty‑handed after a bold but ultimately costly decision to start both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Intermediate tyres while most rivals committed to slicks.

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George Russell up for the fight as he sets sights on reeling in Mercedes teammate | Giles Richards

British driver had a thrilling duel with Kimi Antonelli in Canada before engine failure handed win to teenager

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Aston Martin reveals technical issue that forced Alonso to retire

Aston Martin endured another difficult weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso retiring due to a seat issue and Lance Stroll finishing 15th on home soil.

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What Aston Martin will reconsider after Alonso's Canada exit

Aston Martin thinks it may have gone too far with its reclined F1 seat position in the wake of Fernando Alonso's Canadian GP retirement

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Canadian F1 Grand Prix 2026 Results

Kimi Antonelli extended his own personal dominance 📲

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"That wasn't the day we were hoping for," claims Piastri after McLaren's tyre gamble in Montreal

McLaren endured a difficult Canadian Grand Prix after a bold but ultimately costly decision to start both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Intermediate tyres while most of the field committed to slicks.

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The Chequered Flag podcast - Mercedes teammates are battling it out for the drivers championship

On The Chequered Flag podcast, former McClaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss the rivalry between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in their bid to top the Drivers' Championship.

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'It doesn't feel like what motorsport should be': Podium trio still unhappy with F1's power units

Formula 1 drivers praised the 2026 chassis rules but restated their criticism of the power unit regulations after a lively Canadian Grand Prix.

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George Russell fined after throwing headrest in frustration following Canadian GP retirement

Mercedes driver George Russell endured a deeply frustrating end to his Canadian Grand Prix after a technical issue forced him to retire from the race.

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The Chequered Flag Podcast - Why its 'clicked' for Hamilton and Ferrari in Canada

On The Chequered Flag Podcast, former McClaren mechanic Marc Priestley and F1 journalist Rebecca Clancey discuss Lewis Hamilton's comeback at the Canadian Grand Prix in Quebec.

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Everything we learned from F1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix was an eventful one - here's everything we learned from round five of the 2026 F1 season

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"We've been a lot closer," claims Verstappen after securing his first podium in 2026

Red Bull left the Canadian Grand Prix with renewed confidence after Max Verstappen delivered a strong drive to finish third, securing the team's first podium of the season.

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"Today was tough," says Norris after McLaren's disastrous outing in Montreal

McLaren endured a difficult Canadian Grand Prix after a bold but ultimately costly strategic decision to start both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri on Intermediate tyres while most rivals opted for slicks.

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Hamilton claims Driver of the Day after his stunning Montreal performance

Lewis Hamilton delivered one of his strongest performances since joining Ferrari, and fans rewarded him by voting him Driver of the Day at the Canadian Grand Prix. He received 27.7 percent of all votes cast, giving him a clear and decisive victory in the poll.

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"Not really the way I wanted to win," claims Antonelli

The Canadian Grand Prix delivered one of the most intense intra‑team battles of the season as Mercedes teammates George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli fought wheel‑to‑wheel for the race lead - a duel that ended abruptly when Russell was forced to retire with a loss of power.

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Hamilton hails his "Happiest Day" at Ferrari after brilliant P2 in Canada

Lewis Hamilton delivered his strongest performance yet as a Ferrari driver at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing second place after a fierce and emotionally charged race.

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Bearman scores a point after chaotic Montreal race as Ocon battles brake issues in Canada

Haas left the Canadian Grand Prix with one valuable point thanks to Oliver Bearman, who survived a chaotic afternoon to finish tenth on a weekend when the American team appeared to struggle for pace despite upgraded parts.

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Leclerc calls Canada his "Most Difficult Weekend" after salvaging P4

Charles Leclerc endured one of the toughest weekends of his Formula 1 career at the Canadian Grand Prix, finishing fourth after a race marked by tyre struggles, setup frustrations, and a general lack of confidence in the car.

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Russell proud of his weekend despite heartbreaking retirement in Canada

George Russell left the Canadian Grand Prix with mixed emotions after a weekend in which he delivered some of his strongest performances of the season, only for a Power Unit failure to force him out of the race while leading.

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Sainz scores again as Albon's bad luck continues in chaotic Canadian Grand Prix

Williams left the Canadian Grand Prix with mixed emotions after Carlos Sainz delivered another strong recovery drive to finish ninth, while Alex Albon suffered yet more misfortune when he was hit by Oscar Piastri and forced to retire. Team Principal James Vowles praised the team's progress but acknowledged that Albon had been denied a likely points finish.

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Hadjar battles to P5 despite penalties as Verstappen returns to the podium

Red Bull left the Canadian Grand Prix with a sense of renewed momentum after Max Verstappen secured the team's first podium of the season and Isack Hadjar delivered a gritty drive to fifth place despite a difficult and penalty‑filled afternoon.

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Hamilton reveals the preparation behind Ferrari breakthrough

Lewis Hamilton's second place at the Canadian Grand Prix was more than just a podium - it was a statement of progress, confidence, and renewed joy behind the wheel.

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Hamilton grateful Ferrari "moved mountains" for him after scoring his best result for team

Lewis Hamilton said his best result for Ferrari to date was a result of the changes the team has made for him since he joined at the beginning of last year.

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Unseen pit exit crash during VSC was "scary moment" - Colapinto

Franco Colapinto scored his best result in Formula 1 to date despite a "scary moment" when he hit the wall at the pit lane exit.

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Was McLaren's bizarre Canadian GP strategy gamble ever likely to work?

Was McLaren's decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres an obvious mistake or a gamble worth taking? Here's all the data from the race.

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Why McLaren's so convinced its failed tyre gamble wasn't 'stupid'

Lando Norris insists the intermediate tyre choice that derailed McLaren's hopes in F1's Canadian GP was not "stupid" despite ultimately backfiring

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Russell given suspended €5,000 fine, Lawson and Hulkenberg avoid stop-and-go penalties

George Russell has been given a suspended fine for throwing his car's head restraint onto the track following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix.

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F1: Chequered Flag - Canadian GP Review: Ecstasy, Agony and Strategy Blunders - BBC Sounds

Catch up on your favourite BBC radio show from your favourite DJ right here, whenever you like. Listen without limits with BBC Sounds.

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Round-up: Last-lap pass decides closest-ever Indianapolis 500, and more

Monday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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'We looked like idiots' after intermediate tyre gamble, admits Piastri

Oscar Piastri said McLaren's failed tactical gamble made them look like "idiots" while Lando Norris revealed he "pushed for" the call.

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Canadian Grand Prix: Harry Benjamin's driver ratings as Kimi Antonelli wins

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Kimi Antonelli takes control of title battle

The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.

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The biggest problem Russell faces after Canada blow

George Russell has plenty of time to overturn his 43-point deficit to Kimi Antonelli. But is Antonelli too strong now?

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Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Bizarre tyre choices, massive misfortune and a big title fight swing all feature in our Montreal winners and losers

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Returning to F1 cars is "not very nice" after "pure racing" in GTs - Verstappen

Max Verstappen says Formula 1's planned changes to its engines for next year are the "minimum" needed for him to stay in the series.

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Our verdict on Russell's heartbreak and Antonelli dogfight

Our team gives their verdict on Kimi Antonelli opening up a 43-point championship lead

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Hamilton elated after beating Verstappen to second 'in good day of racing' at Canadian GP

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton was thrilled after finishing second in the Canadian Grand Prix, saying: 'I felt the whole team have done an amazing job'

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix race result and championship points

Andrea Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes and extended his championship lead to 43 points.

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Rate the race: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

What did you think of today's race? Share your verdict on the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

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Antonelli wins fourth race in a row after power unit failure ends Russell scrap

The Mercedes drivers fought tooth and nail under a power unit failure ended George Russell's race, handing victory to Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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Vote for your 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend

Who was the best driver during the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.

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Stewards summon Russell over alleged "unsafe act" after Canadian GP retirement

George Russell has been summoned to the stewards over an alleged "unsafe act", while Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg also face investigation.

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix in pictures

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in pictures.

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F1 Standings After the Canadian Grand Prix 2026

Kimi Antonelli stretched his lead in the Formula 1 drivers' standings as his victory at the Canadian Grand Prix was matched by a retirement for Mercedes teammat

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Antonelli wins Canadian GP after another fraught fight and Russell DNF

George Russell retired from the Formula 1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and ensured a fourth straight victory for Kimi Antonelli

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F1 title now Antonelli's to lose - Russell

George Russell says the 2026 Formula 1 title is Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli's "to lose" after Russell's Canadian GP retirement

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Antonelli surges to F1 Canadian GP win after teammate Russell retires in lead

Kimi Antonelli won the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive win, for Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen completing the podium

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Antonelli victorious in spectacular Canadian Grand Prix

The Canadian Grand Prix was a spectacular affair with drizzle at the start, tense fighting across the fields and a series on unpredictably retirements, but in the end it was again Kimi Antonelli who drew the longest straw to win again. Hamilton and Verstappen were happy to join him on the podium after securing season best results.

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Indy 500 Results and Highlights as Rosenqvist's Win Makes Race History

The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 delivered exactly what the event promises at its best: chaos, heartbreak, and history unfolding at speeds the average

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F1 Results and Report From the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli extended his lead at the top of the Formula 1 drivers' standings with victory at the Canadian Grand Prix as Mercedes teammate George Russell reti

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F1 Canadian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins as George Russell retires

Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix as his Mercedes team-mate George Russell is forced to retire.

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Russell retires from lead of F1's Canadian GP

George Russell's F1 2026 title bid has taken a massive blow in the Canadian GP

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F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix results

Kimi Antonelli emerged victorious at Formula 1's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix as his Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired while leading

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F1 2026: Canadian Grand Prix race updates - live

Join Alex Reid for lap-by-lap updates from the race in Montreal

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F1 2026 Canadian GP starting grid

George Russell will lead a Mercedes one-two on the starting grid for Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

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F1 Canadian Grand Prix Starting Grid and Start Time

George Russell will start the Canadian Grand Prix from pole position after pipping teammate and championship rival Kimi Antonelli in Saturday's qualifying at th

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McLaren warns everyone loses if 2027 F1 changes are blocked

McLaren boss Andrea Stella thinks "everyone" in Formula 1 will lose if a push to change power unit rules for next year is blocked by manufacturers

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F1MATHS - Numbers, facts and trivia for the Canadian Grand Prix

Teams and drivers have assembled in North America for the Canadian Grand Prix, held at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. F1Technical's lead writer Balázs Szabó picks out the essential facts ahead of the Montreal round of the 2026 Formula One season.

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F1 TECH: Who has taken fresh power unit components for Montreal?

A host of drivers has taken fresh power unit components for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix, including Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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Stroll cleared after alleged impeding of Hülkenberg in qualifying

Lance Stroll was placed under investigation following qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix after he was alleged to have impeded Audi driver Nico Hülkenberg on the approach to Turn 5.

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Alpine uses first curfew exception of the season after late‑night work on Gasly's car

Alpine was required to use one of its four permitted curfew exceptions on Friday night in Montreal after team personnel remained within the circuit during a restricted period to work on Pierre Gasly's car.

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Hamilton cleared after alleged impeding of Gasly in Canadian GP qualifying

Lewis Hamilton was placed under investigation after qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix following an allegation that he impeded Alpine driver Pierre Gasly on the approach to Turn 8.

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Pérez handed driving reprimand after failing to follow Turn 13 procedure in qualifying

Sergio Pérez received a driving reprimand following qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix after the stewards determined that he failed to comply with the prescribed procedure for negotiating Turn 13.

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Lap time watch: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell took pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix but Andrea Kimi Antonelli had the pace to beat him.

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F1MATHS: Telemetry confirms Ferrari lose four tenths compared to Mercedes on the Montreal straights

The Montreal qualifying once again showed where Ferrari's SF26 loses out to Mercedes' W17 despite its excellent chassis performance through the corners. F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo delivers his latest analysis.

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Leclerc calls Canadian GP "one of the worst weekends" of his career as Ferrari struggles with tyre window and confidence

Charles Leclerc endured one of the most difficult Saturdays of his Formula 1 career in Montréal, describing the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as "one, if not the worst weekend of my career" in terms of car feeling and confidence.

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Hamilton reveals technical issue with SM after his encouraging performance in Montreal qualifying

Ferrari's Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix delivered a blend of promise and frustration. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton felt comfortable behind the wheel of his SF-26, but a technical issue on his last qualifying lap robbed him of a top result.

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Pirelli outlines strategic landscape for Canadian GP as Russell takes pole and rain looms over Montréal

Although the weather situation might spice things up at the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula One's sole tyre supplier Pirelli expects teams to build their strategies around a one-stop approach should conditions remain dry throughout the Montreal encounter.

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Russell on sprint race clash with Antonelli: "I wasn't investigated, I think that says enough"

Andrea Kimi Antonelli called for a penalty for George Russell during the sprint race in Montreal but the winner claimed the stewards cleared him.

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Tyres, not power units, are greatest concern for drivers in "insanely tricky" wet race

Formula 1 drivers expect the Canadian Grand Prix will 'not be very pleasant' due to the forecast of low temperatures and rain.

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Why wet Canadian GP prospect unnerves F1 drivers so much

The Canadian Grand Prix risks being an "elimination game" if forecast wet weather on Sunday sticks around until race time

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Major McLaren and Mercedes performance difference explained

There's a significant difference in Mercedes and McLaren's 2026 F1 car choices that's showing up in Montreal

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McLaren encouraged by Montréal gains as Stella highlights unexplained straight‑line deficit to Mercedes

McLaren ended Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix with a clear sense of progress-and a clear mystery. While Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri once again pushed Mercedes closer than expected, Team Principal Andrea Stella admitted the team still does not fully understand why the MCL40 is losing time on the straights compared to the works Mercedes power unit.

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Verstappen urges Red Bull to "understand more on the deployment side" after Montreal qualifying

Red Bull's Canadian Grand Prix weekend continued to expose the structural weaknesses of the RB22, with both Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar acknowledging the team's limitations in the Sprint and in Qualifying.

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"George and I raced each other hard," claims Antonelli as he reflects on his battle with Russell

Championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli claimed that "George and I raced each other hard" after having finished third in the Montreal F1 Sprint and securing second spot on the grid for today's Canadian Grand Prix.

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Mercedes were left encouraged with progress at race starts

A Sprint victory for George Russell, a combative podium for Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and a front‑row lockout in Qualifying marked one of the team's strongest combined days of the season.

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McLaren closes in on Mercedes as Norris and Piastri deliver strong qualifying in Montréal

McLaren emerged from Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix with renewed confidence after a Sprint podium for Lando Norris and a tightly contested qualifying session that placed both cars directly behind the Mercedes front‑row lockout.

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Russell hints at wet-weather setup tweaks that compromised Mercedes' performance in dry qualifying

Despite clinching pole position for today's Canadian Grand Prix with his last-lap effort, Mercedes driver George Russell hinted that some wet-weather setup tweaks compromised the Brackley-based team's performance in dry Montreal qualifying.

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Hamilton cleared over impeding, Aston Martin fined twice for pit lane errors

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

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Gasly is second Formula 1 driver to hit a groundhog in Montreal

Another Formula 1 driver had a run-in with the wildlife on the second day of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.

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Round-up: Mercedes 'made the car a little slower' with race set-up, and more

Sunday's edition of the RaceFans round-up.

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: Max Verstappen threatens to quit again over engine rules

Max Verstappen threatens to quit Formula 1 at the end of this season if planned changes to the engine regulations are blocked.

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Winners and losers from Canadian GP F1 qualifying 2026

Our pick of the stars and flops from qualifying for the main event in Montreal

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Why last-gasp Russell pole lap was so surprising

George Russell's Canadian GP pole celebration was above-average euphoric. This is why

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Canadian GP "one of the worst weekends of my career" so far - Leclerc

Charles Leclerc was downcast after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he 'couldn't feel the car'.

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"Something's f***ed up, this is impossible": Verstappen "confused" by car in qualifying

A frustrated Max Verstappen told his team "there's something really wrong" with his car as he qualified sixth for the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Verstappen says he'd quit F1 if 2027 rule changes are blocked

Max Verstappen has made clear that if planned rule changes for next year are blocked then he will not stick around in Formula 1

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George Russell steals F1 Canadian GP pole from Kimi Antonelli on feisty day

George Russell followed up his sprint race win by taking pole position by 0.068 just as his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli seemed set for revenge

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Russell steals pole from Antonelli with last minute effort

George Russell has been toppled by him team mate at every moment in qualifying until the very last minute where he pulled a lap out of nowhere, taking pole for the Canadian Grand Prix by 6 hundredths. Antonelli will make it an all Mercedes front row while Norris was third fastest.

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix grid

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

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Russell pips Antonelli for third consecutive Canadian Grand Prix pole position

George Russell will head another all-Mercedes front row on the grid after narrowly beating Andrea Kimi Antonelli in qualifying.

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F1 Qualifying Results and Report for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell continued his fine Canadian Grand Prix weekend with a thrilling last-gasp pole position in qualifying at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Merce

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to pole position

George Russell beats Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Russell denies Antonelli Canadian GP pole

George Russell denied Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli a fourth straight GP pole by 0.068s in Canada

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F1 Canadian GP 2026 qualifying results

The results from grand prix qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal

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2026 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying and sprint race day in pictures

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

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F2 Sprint Results as Leon Wins to Make History in Canada, Herta Charges Through Field

Noel Leon became the first Mexican driver to take a Formula 2 victory by winning the Canadian sprint at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Leon overcame polesitter

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Inside the first icy moment of F1's 2026 title fight

The awkwardness of the clash between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli clearly lingered past the race

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Stewards explain why they penalised Hulkenberg but not Hamilton for similar incidents

Lewis Hamilton was not penalised for gaining an advantage by going off the track when racing Oscar Piastri.

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Canadian Grand Prix 2026: George Russell & Kimi Antonelli 'lucky not to crash' in sprint

Kimi Antonelli says both he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell were "lucky not to crash" in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race.

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Why F1 stewards felt Antonelli-Russell clash didn't need closer look

Race stewards at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix briefly evaluated the sprint race incidents between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli - but felt what happened was not worth an official investigation

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