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Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV reporter Jolyon Palmer has explained why the Canadian Grand Prix provides an energy management challenge for the drivers.
Speaking on the F1 TV Weekend Warm-up, Palmer branded Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as a "circuit of two halves" and argued that it must be treated that way when it comes to harvesting and deploying electrical power in the new-regulation ...Keep reading

To fully understand the impact of the loss of Kyle Busch, NASCAR Chief Executive Officer Steve O’Donnell says those outside of the sport must understand the family dynamic of everyone within it.
That was the theme of an opening statement and 20-minute press conference on Friday evening at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 
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Lewis Hamilton made a bold entrance to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve paddock on Friday morning, arriving on a spectacular Ducati Panigale V4 superbike ahead of FP1 and sprint qualifying.
The seven-time Formula 1 champion is no stranger to making statements off track, but his chosen transport for the Montreal sprint weekend immediately caught the attention of fans. 
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George Russell has taken a first small step towards regaining momentum in the 2026 Formula 1  championship battle by claiming pole for the Canadian grand Prix sprint.
In a heavily upgraded Mercedes W17, Russell turned the tables on championship leading team-mate Kimi Antonelli to take pole in the top-10 shoot-out, which was marked by contenders going for two flying laps on the same set of ...Keep reading

As the Formula 1 paddock settles into Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix, the intra-team dynamic at Mercedes has become a focal point of the season's early stages. 
19-year-old Kimi Antonelli has secured three consecutive grand prix wins in China, Japan and Miami, leaving his experienced Mercedes team-mate George Russell trailing 20 points behind in the drivers' standings, and now the Briton ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Mercedes sent McLaren a strategy warning following Kimi Antonelli's impressive victory at the Miami Grand Prix. 
The Colombian warned the Woking outfit that its conservative approach to race management will ultimately cost it important victories. 
Speaking ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix on F1 TV, Montoya reflected on Antonelli's win ...Keep reading

It’s a cliche, but no less true for being oft-repeated, that a picture is worth a thousand words. So, it was entirely natural that images of Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen’s father engaged in a cosy chat in the Canadian Grand Prix paddock would go viral on social media and stoke much speculation about what the agenda might be.
Red Bull has had to fight to keep its ...Keep reading

Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has crashed out of qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
The Spanish driver suffered a lock-up on his way into Turn 3, missed the escape road and crashed head-on into the wall. "Yeah sorry, lock-up mate," Alonso said over the Aston Martin team radio as the red flag was waved and the other drivers returned to ...Keep reading

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has detailed the "extensive" damage to Alex Albon's FW48 following his unfortunate crash involving a marmot during FP1 for the Canadian Grand Prix.
The Thai-British driver crashed into the wall at the exit of Turn 7 after colliding with a marmot. With damage to the right side and rear of his Williams machinery, Albon's practice session was over and ...Keep reading

Live coverage of Friday's Sprint Qualifying session at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli led Mercedes team mate George Russell and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton in the sole Free Practice ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, as the session was disrupted by three red flags.

F1.com delves into the various upgrades the grid's teams will introduce at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Formula 1 fans have lost it after a sign at the Canadian Grand Prix listed Jonathan Wheatley as part of the Aston Martin team.
On Thursday morning, eagle-eyed passers-by and photographers noticed the sign in the VIP car park reserved for team members. In the designated Aston Martin slot was a printed sign for Wheatley.
Although this sign has now been confirmed as a misprint, it follows ...Keep reading

Richard Childress Racing has made the decision to change the number on the side of what was supposed to be Kyle Busch's 2026 Coca-Cola 600 entry. 
The 41-year-old NASCAR legend died suddenly on Thursday, and the shock and grief that has followed is overwhelming. 
RCR announced that Austin Hill will drive the entry meant for Busch in this weekend's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, but it ...Keep reading

Formula 1's governing body the FIA is trying to hammer out a compromise to get 2027 power unit changes through, which could include shortening certain races.
The 2026 F1 power unit regulations have gotten off to a flawed start, featuring power-starved cars that introduced many undesired side-effects to the on-track product. The series had already introduced a first batch of changes at the ...Keep reading

Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu says efforts to improve the racing in Formula 1 shouldn't lead to escalating costs amid talks to increase 2027's budget cap.
F1's 2026 era has gotten off to a flawed start due to crippling compromises caused by the high reliance on electric energy from the new power units. In a battle to optimise laptimes, the need to recharge the battery multiple times per lap ...Keep reading

Esteban Ocon has escaped a penalty after meeting with the stewards following the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix FP1 session.
The Haas driver was investigated for leaving the pitlane when the light at the exit was red. After reviewing positioning, marshal system data, video, timings, telemetry and in-car video evidence, the stewards confirmed that no penalty was to be levied on Ocon. 
While ...Keep reading

Daniel Mac made a name for himself approaching luxury car owners and finding out what they do for a living in random encounters, which earned him millions of views online. He has since expanded his brand rapidly, and now has 3.3 million YouTube subscribers, 2.8 million Instagram followers, and over 14 million followers on TikTok alone.
He is now heading to the Indianapolis 500 for this ...Keep reading

It was a disjointed Friday for the DTM field at the Zandvoort circuit, dominated by Ferrari power. The quick rookie Matteo Cairoli, who succeeds Jack Aitken at Emil Frey this year, clocked the fastest time of the day with a 1:33.803. Conditions remained dry with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius (68°F).
Dörr McLaren’s Ben Dörr (+0.357) and Manthey Porsche driver Thomas ...Keep reading