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's Strong Showing in Miami
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's Montreal Legacy
Hamilton is a seven-time winner around the Montreal street circuit and won his first-ever F1 race here back in 2007. The seven-time world champion remains upbeat after an improved Ferrari car at the Miami GP, and he will be looking to capitalise on his strong record in Canada.
Weekend Schedule (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
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