George Russell tempers expectations despite the sprint pole in Montreal
On pole for the sprint race in Canada, George Russell acknowledges that Mercedes has only made “small steps” in one of its major weaknesses: starts.
On pole for the sprint race in Canada, George Russell acknowledges that Mercedes has only made “small steps” in one of its major weaknesses: starts.
The Racing Bulls team was fined heavily after a technical regulations violation during the free practice sessions of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell will start on pole for the Sprint in Canada ahead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli, after extremely close qualifying in Montreal.
Max Verstappen has confirmed that he plans to stay in Formula 1 beyond 2026, despite his initial criticisms of the future technical regulations.
After the Sprint, it’s time for the qualifying of the Canadian Grand Prix this Saturday in Montreal. The start is scheduled for late local day.
Martin Brundle believes that the current Formula 1 drivers approach the new 2026 cars with some concern.
Helmut Marko states that the regulations have become so complex that he simply gave up using a second screen.
Lewis Hamilton wants to turn the page on his difficulties at Ferrari, but his desire to reduce simulator time after Miami is already raising questions, with Jenson Button considering this tool essential to return to the top.
The Canadian GP could expose the limits of the 2026 F1 cars. Between reduced energy recovery and cool temperatures in Montreal, teams are expecting a particularly challenging weekend.
While rumors about Max Verstappen’s future continue to fuel the paddock, David Coulthard believes that a departure of the four-time world champion is very unlikely.