Formula 1 heads to Montreal next for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend – and the third sprint race of the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the campaign with his third consecutive victory last time out in Miami. The Italian 19-year-old now has a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who is eyeing a return to form at a track he won at last year.
McLaren took a big step in Miami, with reigning world champion Lando Norris finishing second and teammate Oscar Piastri in third, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified on the front row in an improved car.
It was a trickier weekend for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc punished with post-race penalties and Lewis Hamilton only finishing sixth. Hamilton is a seven-time winner around the Montreal street circuit and won his first-ever F1 race here back in 2007.
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Top-10 – driver standings
Kimi Antonelli has a 20-point lead on George Russell heading into round five:
1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 100 points
2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 80 points
3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 59 points
4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 51 points
5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 51 points
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 43 points
7. Max Verstappen Red Bull) – 26 points
8. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points
9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points
10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points
Kieran Jackson22 May 2026 17:06
What are the start times this weekend?
All times BST
Friday 22 May
- Free practice 1: 5:30pm
- Sprint qualifying: 9:30pm
Saturday 23 May
- Sprint race: 5pm
- Qualifying: 9pm
Sunday 24 May
- Race: 9pm
Kieran Jackson22 May 2026 17:01
F1 Canadian Grand Prix
Formula 1 heads to Montreal next for the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend – and the third sprint race of the 2026 season.
Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the campaign with his third consecutive victory last time out in Miami. The Italian 19-year-old now has a 20-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell, who is eyeing a return to form at a track he won at last year.
McLaren took a big step in Miami, with reigning world champion Lando Norris finishing second and teammate Oscar Piastri in third, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen qualified on the front row in an improved car.
It was a trickier weekend for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc punished with post-race penalties and Lewis Hamilton only finishing sixth. Hamilton is a seven-time winner around the Montreal street circuit and won his first-ever F1 race here back in 2007.
Kieran Jackson22 May 2026 17:00