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What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Canada
The drivers and teams report back after a busy Friday from the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
Palmowski claims F1 ACADEMY pole position double in Montreal
Red Bull’s Alisha Palmowski sealed pole position during Qualifying for F1 ACADEMY in Montreal.
Can anyone stop Russell’s Canada comeback?
Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?
Stella reacts to Piastri Red Bull move rumours
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has shared his reaction to various "silly season" rumours, including speculation linking Oscar Piastri to Red Bull.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell beats Antonelli to Canada Sprint pole
Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
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.
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.
Russell ‘never doubted’ himself in return to Canada Sprint pole
George Russell secured pole position for the Sprint in Canada ahead of his Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli.
Lawson laments tough Friday in Canada after car issues
Liam Lawson admits that "I'm going to be playing catch-up" for the remainder of the Canadian Grand Prix weekend after mechanical issues prevented him from doing almost any running on Friday.
Norris reflects on Sprint Qualifying P3 after early worries
Lando Norris was pleased with his P3 result in Sprint Qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix, with it coming just hours after McLaren appeared further off the pace during Free Practice 1.
Canada Sprint Qualifying ‘best I’ve felt all year’ – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton ended Sprint Qualifying in Canada on a high despite losing out to McLaren at the last moment.
Verstappen complains of bouncing Red Bull in Canada
Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar both complained about the ride of the Red Bull RB22 in Sprint Qualifying ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the former stating "my feet were flying off the pedals".