Formula 1 arrived in Montreal for the first Sprint event in Canadian Grand Prix history, set against the backdrop of the Saint Lawrence River. This year’s visit also carried a different feel, with a revised calendar slot bringing the paddock to Canada earlier than usual.
Race Guide
Championship: 2026 F1 World Championship
Race weekend: 22 May 2026 – 24 May 2026
Race date: Sunday, 24 May 2026
Race start time: 16:00 local time
Circuit: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Laps: 70
Circuit length: 4.361km
2025 winner: George Russell
| Pole position | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | George Russell | Mercedes | |
| Time | 1:12.578 | ||
| Fastest lap | |||
| Driver | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Time | 1:14.210 on lap 68 | ||
| Podium | |||
| First | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | |
| Second | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | |
| Third | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | |
Among the biggest stories heading into the weekend had been the rise of teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli, who arrived in Canada looking to extend a remarkable winning streak. The Italian had quickly become one of the defining figures of the season, with a level of composure rarely seen from a driver so early in his Formula 1 career.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Stats
The Canadian Grand Prix had long been regarded as one of Formula 1’s standout events, thanks to its unique blend of passionate fans, unpredictable racing and a circuit capable of producing drama at almost every corner. Thousands of supporters pack into Montreal over the weekend, creating one of the most atmospheric stops on the calendar. Massive grandstands line the opening complex and the famous hairpin, while the setting itself — on Notre Dame Island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River — gives Circuit Gilles Villeneuve a character unlike anywhere else in Formula 1.
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At 2.710 miles in length, the semi-permanent circuit remains one of the sport’s most challenging layouts despite its relatively simple appearance on paper. Long straights and heavy braking zones encourage overtaking opportunities, while the sequence of tight chicanes demanded absolute precision from drivers pushing close to the walls.
No section of the circuit carries more history than the final chicane and the infamous Wall of Champions. Positioned on the exit of the last corner, the concrete barrier earned its name during the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix when three World Champions — Michael Schumacher, Jacques Villeneuve and Damon Hill — all crashed there over the same weekend. Since then, the wall has become one of Formula 1’s most recognisable landmarks.
The circuit also holds a reputation for producing unforgettable races. Jenson Button took an extraordinary comeback victory for McLaren in the rain-hit 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, which remains one of the defining moments in modern Formula 1 history, while countless other races in Montreal had delivered late Safety Cars, strategic twists, and dramatic overtakes. With the event taking place earlier in the year under its new May calendar slot — and unsettled weather often a factor in Canada — there was every reason to believe the 2026 edition could add another chaotic chapter to the track’s legacy.
Weekend Schedule
| Date | Session | Local Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 22nd May | Free Practice 1 (FP1) | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm local time |
| Friday 22nd May | Sprint Qualifying | 4:30 pm – 5:14 pm local time |
| Saturday 23rd May | Sprint | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm local time |
| Saturday 23rd May | Qualifying | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm local time |
| Sunday 24th May | Race | 4:00 pm local time |
Championship background
Kimi Antonelli arrived in Montreal as the form driver of the 2026 F1 World Championship after winning the previous three Grands Prix to open up a 20-point advantage over Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the Drivers’ standings. The teenage sensation had quickly established himself as the benchmark of the season, but Canada represented a crucial opportunity for Russell to respond at a circuit that had treated him well in the past, having claimed victory there the previous year.
There were also growing signs that Mercedes no longer held a clear advantage at the front. In Miami, Lando Norris pushed Antonelli all the way in a tense fight for victory as McLaren’s latest upgrades appeared to bring the reigning Constructors’ champions almost level with their rivals on outright pace. With both Mercedes and McLaren introducing further developments for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend, attention centred on whether the competitive order could shift once again at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Behind them, Ferrari and Red Bull remained firmly in the conversation. Max Verstappen had left Miami feeling more encouraged than at any previous point in the season after Red Bull made progress with its latest package, while Lewis Hamilton arrived in Canada searching for a response following two difficult race weekends. Montreal also represented one of the most successful venues of Hamilton’s Formula 1 career — the site of his maiden pole position and Grand Prix victory with McLaren in 2007, and a circuit where he had gone on to win a record-equalling seven times.
Race entries
The lineup of drivers and teams remained the same as the 2026 season’s entry list, featuring no reserve drivers for the race.
Tyre choices
Pirelli brought the three softest compounds in its 2026 range to Montreal, selecting the C3 as the Hard, the C4 as the Medium and the C5 as the Soft for the Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
The resurfaced track, first introduced in 2024, remained notably smooth and low-abrasion, but the circuit’s limited use outside Formula 1 meant grip levels would evolve rapidly throughout the weekend.
Featuring 14 corners broken up by long straights, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve’s stop-and-go layout places heavy emphasis on rear tyre performance, particularly through the repeated acceleration zones that define a lap around Montreal. Despite the circuit’s street-track characteristics, overtaking opportunities remain plentiful — especially into the final chicane beneath the Wall of Champions, one of Formula 1’s most iconic braking zones.

Coming into the weekend, the Canadian Grand Prix’s earlier slot on the calendar raised the likelihood of cooler temperatures, creating potential difficulties for teams trying to bring the tyres into their optimal operating window, particularly on a single qualifying lap. In those conditions, the C5 Soft tyre was expected to hold a clear advantage thanks to its rapid warm-up characteristics and immediate grip, making it the preferred option for the Sprint and qualifying sessions.
For the Grand Prix itself, however, teams were expected to take a more conservative approach, with a one-stop race once again considered the most likely scenario. That would place greater importance on tyre management and degradation control over long stints, particularly on the Medium and Hard compounds.
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Free Practice
Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive run of form in the championship by leading a dominant Mercedes one-two during the sole Free Practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix. The Italian teenager set a best lap of 1m13.402s to finish 0.142s ahead of team-mate George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton third for Ferrari. Mercedes appeared to take an immediate step forward with its latest upgrade package, while Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri remained close behind on a dusty, evolving Montreal circuit.
Full Free Practice Report
The hour-long session was heavily disrupted by three red flags in challenging low-grip conditions. Liam Lawson stopped on track early with a mechanical issue for Racing Bulls, Alex Albon damaged his Williams after hitting a groundhog, and Esteban Ocon brought out the final stoppage following a heavy crash for Haas at Turn 4. Several drivers also ran wide or cut chicanes throughout the session as they searched for grip ahead of Sprint Qualifying later on Friday.
Free Practice 1 Classification
FP1 of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was held on 22 May 2026 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Time / Gap | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:13.402 | 33 |
| 2 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | +0.142s | 35 |
| 3 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | +0.774s | 36 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | +0.953s | 36 |
| 5 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | +0.964s | 31 |
| 6 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | +1.397s | 32 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | +1.561s | 32 |
| 8 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | +2.050s | 33 |
| 9 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | +2.296s | 28 |
| 10 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | +2.461s | 31 |
| 11 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | +2.812s | 33 |
| 12 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | +2.851s | 29 |
| 13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | +3.095s | 32 |
| 14 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | +3.240s | 15 |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | +3.258s | 36 |
| 16 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | +3.407s | 29 |
| 17 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | +3.576s | 30 |
| 18 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | +4.029s | 5 |
| 19 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | +4.368s | 26 |
| 20 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | +4.466s | 28 |
| 21 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | +4.524s | 28 |
| 22 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1 |
Sprint Shootout
George Russell secured Sprint pole for the Canadian Grand Prix after leading a dominant Mercedes one-two in Montreal. The Briton produced a session-best 1m12.965s lap in SQ3 to edge team-mate and championship leader Kimi Antonelli by just 0.068s, with McLaren’s Lando Norris finishing third ahead of Oscar Piastri. Mercedes appeared to establish itself as the team to beat following the introduction of its latest upgrade package, while Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc completed the top six for Ferrari.
Sprint Qualifying was also shaped by disruption and early drama. Fernando Alonso crashed during SQ1 to trigger a red flag that left several drivers unable to begin their final laps when the session resumed with under two minutes remaining. Sergio Perez, Lance Stroll, Pierre Gasly and Valtteri Bottas were all eliminated as a result, while Alex Albon and Liam Lawson did not take part after sustaining mechanical and accident damage during Friday practice.
Sprint Qualifying Classification
Sprint Qualifying of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was held on 22 May 2026 from 4:30 pm to 5:14 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:14.772 | 1:13.026 | 1:12.965 | 19 |
| 2 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:14.010 | 1:13.551 | 1:13.033 | 16 |
| 3 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:14.265 | 1:13.957 | 1:13.280 | 15 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:14.665 | 1:13.858 | 1:13.299 | 15 |
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:13.889 | 1:13.465 | 1:13.326 | 23 |
| 6 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:15.006 | 1:13.554 | 1:13.410 | 19 |
| 7 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:14.028 | 1:14.412 | 1:13.504 | 15 |
| 8 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:14.541 | 1:14.239 | 1:13.605 | 17 |
| 9 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:14.517 | 1:14.140 | 1:13.737 | 19 |
| 10 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:15.500 | 1:14.547 | 1:14.536 | 24 |
| 11 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:15.673 | 1:14.595 | 14 | |
| 12 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:15.801 | 1:14.627 | 14 | |
| 13 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:15.484 | 1:14.702 | 16 | |
| 14 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:15.760 | 1:14.928 | 17 | |
| 15 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:15.872 | 1:15.197 | 17 | |
| 16 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:15.760 | 7 | ||
| 17 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 1:16.002 | 8 | ||
| 18 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:16.354 | 9 | ||
| 19 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:16.642 | 8 | ||
| 20 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:16.866 | 8 |
Sprint Race
George Russell converted his Sprint pole into victory in a dramatic and contentious Sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli. The Mercedes pair held position at the start before becoming locked in a tense intra-team fight for the lead, with Antonelli repeatedly attacking Russell before contact between the two drivers at Turn 1 allowed Norris to move into second place. Despite Antonelli’s calls for a penalty, the stewards took no action as Russell secured victory by 1.272 seconds over Norris, with Antonelli picking up third.
Full Sprint Report
Behind the leading trio, Oscar Piastri finished fourth for McLaren after overtaking Lewis Hamilton late in the race, while Charles Leclerc climbed to fifth for Ferrari ahead of his team-mate. Max Verstappen could manage only seventh for Red Bull, with Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad taking the final point in eighth. Further back, Liam Lawson impressed with a recovery drive from 18th to 11th after missing Sprint Qualifying due to technical problems.
Sprint Classification
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Sprint Race was held on 23 May 2026, at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Laps | Time / Retired | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 23 | 28:50.951 | 8 |
| 2 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 23 | +1.272s | 7 |
| 3 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 23 | +1.843s | 6 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 23 | +9.797s | 5 |
| 5 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 23 | +9.929s | 4 |
| 6 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 23 | +10.545s | 3 |
| 7 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 23 | +15.935s | 2 |
| 8 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 23 | +29.710s | 1 |
| 9 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 23 | +31.621s | 0 |
| 10 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 23 | +36.793s | 0 |
| 11 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 23 | +61.344s | 0 |
| 12 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 23 | +61.814s | 0 |
| 13 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 23 | +64.209s | 0 |
| 14 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 23 | +70.402s | 0 |
| 15 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 23 | +72.158s | 0 |
| 16 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 22 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 17 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 22 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 18 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 22 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 19 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 22 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 20 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 22 | +1 lap | 0 |
| 21 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 20 | +3 laps | 0 |
| NC | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 15 | DNF | 0 |
Qualifying
George Russell secured pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after delivering a stunning final lap in Q3 to beat Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli by just 0.068s. Russell’s 1m12.578s completed another dominant qualifying performance for Mercedes in Montreal, with the team continuing its strong form following a Sprint victory earlier in the day. Antonelli briefly looked set for pole before Russell improved late, while the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secured the second row.
Full Qualifying Report
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Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth for Ferrari after making a mistake on his final run, while Max Verstappen endured another frustrating session in sixth after complaining about Red Bull’s straight-line speed. Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Arvid Lindblad and Franco Colapinto completed the top 10, while Sergio Perez finished last for Cadillac and was placed under investigation for blocking Fernando Alonso during Q1.
Qualifying Classification
Qualifying for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was held on 23 May 2026, at 4:00 am – 5:00 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:13.953 | 1:13.079 | 1:12.578 | 24 |
| 2 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:13.380 | 1:13.076 | 1:12.646 | 24 |
| 3 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:13.503 | 1:13.049 | 1:12.729 | 28 |
| 4 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:13.559 | 1:13.285 | 1:12.781 | 29 |
| 5 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:13.767 | 1:13.041 | 1:12.868 | 27 |
| 6 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:14.067 | 1:13.479 | 1:12.907 | 23 |
| 7 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 1:13.654 | 1:12.975 | 1:12.935 | 22 |
| 8 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:13.825 | 1:13.496 | 1:12.976 | 29 |
| 9 | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 1:13.895 | 1:13.548 | 1:13.280 | 28 |
| 10 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 1:14.466 | 1:13.857 | 1:13.697 | 27 |
| 11 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 1:14.562 | 1:13.886 | 21 | |
| 12 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:14.346 | 1:13.897 | 22 | |
| 13 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 1:14.775 | 1:14.071 | 22 | |
| 14 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:14.698 | 1:14.187 | 20 | |
| 15 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:14.276 | 1:14.273 | 21 | |
| 16 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 1:14.449 | 1:14.416 | 22 | |
| 17 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 1:14.845 | 12 | ||
| 18 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:14.851 | 13 | ||
| 19 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:15.196 | 11 | ||
| 20 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 1:15.429 | 11 | ||
| 21 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:16.195 | 10 | ||
| 22 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 1:16.272 | 10 |
What happened in the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix?
Kimi Antonelli strengthened his grip on the 2026 F1 World Championship with a commanding victory in a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, as Mercedes team-mate George Russell suffered a devastating retirement while battling for the lead in Montreal.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve delivered another chaotic and unpredictable race filled with strategy gambles, changing conditions and intra-team tension, but once again it was Antonelli who emerged on top. The Italian teenager secured his fourth consecutive Grand Prix victory after surviving an intense early fight with Russell before the Briton’s race unravelled with a power unit failure on Lap 30.
Antonelli eventually crossed the line in 1:28:15.758, finishing 10.768 seconds clear of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari and extending his championship advantage to 43 points in the process. Max Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull in third, securing his first top-three finish of the season after a difficult start to the year.
The opening phase of the race was dominated by a spectacular Mercedes duel at the front, with Russell and Antonelli repeatedly exchanging positions as they fought aggressively for control of the Grand Prix. After locking out the front row in qualifying, the pair immediately resumed the tense rivalry that had already boiled over during Saturday’s Sprint race.
Their wheel-to-wheel battle produced several controversial moments as both drivers pushed the limits around the narrow Montreal circuit, with Antonelli repeatedly attacking under braking while Russell fought aggressively to defend track position. The intensity of the fight allowed Verstappen and Hamilton to remain close behind during the opening stages, waiting for any opportunity to capitalise.
But the decisive moment arrived on Lap 30 when Russell suddenly slowed with a power unit issue before being forced to stop on track. The Mercedes driver’s retirement abruptly ended what had looked set to become one of the defining battles of the season and triggered a Virtual Safety Car that immediately transformed the strategic picture.
Much of the field dived into the pits under the reduced-speed conditions, but Antonelli emerged from the cycle still comfortably in control of the race ahead of Verstappen. From there, the Italian never looked under serious threat as he carefully managed the remainder of the Grand Prix to deliver another statement victory in his breakthrough campaign.
Behind Antonelli, Hamilton produced one of his strongest drives of the season to secure second place for Ferrari at one of his most successful venues. The seven-time world champion steadily closed on Verstappen during the latter stages before overtaking the Red Bull driver in the closing laps to complete Ferrari’s best result of the year so far.
Verstappen nonetheless held on to third place to score his maiden podium finish of the 2026 campaign after another encouraging weekend for Red Bull. Charles Leclerc followed in fourth for Ferrari, while Isack Hadjar continued to impress by securing fifth place in the second Red Bull after another mature performance from the rookie.
Franco Colapinto delivered another standout result for Alpine in sixth position, continuing his increasingly impressive run of form after a difficult start to the season. Liam Lawson also produced one of the drives of the race, the Racing Bulls driver recovering strongly to finish seventh after his disrupted weekend, narrowly holding off Pierre Gasly’s Alpine for the final points-paying positions.
Carlos Sainz added further points for Williams in ninth place, while Ollie Bearman completed the top 10 for Haas after a composed race in challenging conditions.
McLaren endured a disastrous afternoon despite entering the weekend as one of Mercedes’ closest challengers. Both Norris and Oscar Piastri started the race on intermediate tyres in anticipation of damp conditions, but the gamble backfired almost immediately as the circuit dried faster than expected.
Norris was forced to pit from the lead after only two laps to switch onto slick tyres, dropping the Briton deep into the pack and forcing him into recovery mode for the remainder of the race. His difficult afternoon eventually ended in retirement after reporting a gearbox issue, compounding an already miserable result for McLaren.
Piastri’s race unravelled in separate fashion after contact with Alex Albon eliminated the Williams driver from the Grand Prix. The McLaren driver received a penalty for the collision and ultimately finished outside the points in 11th place.
Audi narrowly missed out on points despite another competitive showing throughout the weekend, with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto finishing 12th and 13th respectively. Esteban Ocon followed for Haas ahead of Lance Stroll, who endured another frustrating home race for Aston Martin in 15th, while Cadillac’s Valtteri Bottas completed the classified finishers in 16th.
There were five retirements in total alongside Russell. Sergio Perez’s difficult season continued when the Cadillac driver retired with a suspension failure, while Fernando Alonso was forced out after Aston Martin encountered a problem with the Spaniard’s seat during the race.
Alex Albon’s race ended after the collision with Piastri, while Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad failed to start altogether following a clutch issue on the grid before lights out.
For Antonelli, however, the afternoon marked another major milestone in what is rapidly becoming one of Formula 1’s defining modern breakout seasons. On a circuit famous for producing chaos and punishing mistakes, the teenager once again delivered under pressure — and with four consecutive victories now secured, his control of the championship battle appeared stronger than ever.
2026 Canadian Grand Prix race results
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix was held on 24 May 2026 at 4:00 pm local time.
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Laps | Time / Retired | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 68 | 01:28:16 | 25 |
| 2 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 68 | +10.768s | 18 |
| 3 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 68 | +11.276s | 15 |
| 4 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 68 | +44.151s | 12 |
| 5 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 67 | +1 lap | 10 |
| 6 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 67 | +1 lap | 8 |
| 7 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 67 | +1 lap | 6 |
| 8 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 67 | +1 lap | 4 |
| 9 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 67 | +1 lap | 2 |
| 10 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 67 | +1 lap | 1 |
| 11 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 66 | +2 laps | 0 |
| 12 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 66 | +2 laps | 0 |
| 13 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 66 | +2 laps | 0 |
| 14 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 66 | +2 laps | 0 |
| 15 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 64 | +4 laps | 0 |
| 16 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 64 | +4 laps | 0 |
| NC | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 39 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 38 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 29 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 23 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 11 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | 41 | Arvid Lindblad | Racing Bulls | 0 | DNS | 0 |
2026 Canadian Grand Prix Fastest Laps
| Pos. | No. | Driver | Team | Lap | Time of Day | Time | Avg. Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 68 | 17:38:03 | 1:14.210 | 211.556 |
| 2 | 3 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 68 | 17:38:14 | 1:14.398 | 211.021 |
| 3 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 61 | 17:29:30 | 1:14.573 | 210.526 |
| 4 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Red Bull Racing | 68 | 17:38:08 | 1:14.578 | 210.512 |
| 5 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 37 | 16:58:36 | 1:15.297 | 208.502 |
| 6 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 68 | 17:38:38 | 1:15.390 | 208.245 |
| 7 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 63 | 17:31:52 | 1:15.456 | 208.062 |
| 8 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | 68 | 17:38:22 | 1:15.462 | 208.046 |
| 9 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 16 | 16:30:28 | 1:15.477 | 208.005 |
| 10 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 60 | 17:28:25 | 1:15.604 | 207.655 |
| 11 | 1 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 36 | 16:58:08 | 1:15.845 | 206.995 |
| 12 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 66 | 17:36:25 | 1:15.852 | 206.976 |
| 13 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas F1 Team | 65 | 17:35:14 | 1:16.002 | 206.568 |
| 14 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Audi | 51 | 17:17:06 | 1:16.221 | 205.974 |
| 15 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Audi | 58 | 17:26:32 | 1:16.275 | 205.828 |
| 16 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas F1 Team | 66 | 17:36:38 | 1:16.577 | 205.017 |
| 17 | 11 | Sergio Perez | Cadillac | 38 | 17:00:46 | 1:16.915 | 204.116 |
| 18 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 11 | 16:24:44 | 1:17.221 | 203.307 |
| 19 | 77 | Valtteri Bottas | Cadillac | 63 | 17:32:26 | 1:17.725 | 201.989 |
| 20 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 41 | 17:03:54 | 1:18.721 | 199.433 |
| 21 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 10 | 16:23:31 | 1:19.635 | 197.144 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Championship Standings
Championship standings for Drivers’ and Teams after the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
2026 Post-Race F1 Drivers’ Championship Standings
| OS | Driver | Nationality | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes | 131 |
| 2 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes | 88 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 75 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari | 72 |
| 5 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren | 58 |
| 6 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren | 48 |
| 7 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull Racing | 43 |
| 8 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine | 20 |
| 9 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas F1 Team | 18 |
| 10 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls | 16 |
| 11 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | Alpine | 15 |
| 12 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Red Bull Racing | 14 |
| 13 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams | 6 |
| 14 | Arvid Lindblad | GBR | Racing Bulls | 5 |
| 15 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Audi | 2 |
| 16 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas F1 Team | 1 |
| 17 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams | 1 |
| 18 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Audi | 0 |
| 19 | Valtteri Bottas | FIN | Cadillac | 0 |
| 20 | Sergio Perez | MEX | Cadillac | 0 |
| 21 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 22 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin | 0 |
2026 Post-Race F1 Constructors’ Championship Standings
| POS | Car | PTS |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 219 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 147 |
| 3 | McLaren | 106 |
| 4 | Red Bull Racing | 57 |
| 5 | Alpine | 35 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 21 |
| 7 | Haas F1 Team | 19 |
| 8 | Williams | 7 |
| 9 | Audi | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Martin | 0 |
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