Following a dramatic Qualifying on Saturday, the grid has been set for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, with all eyes but once more on Mercedes following George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s conflict through the Dash Race.
It’s the Mercedes duo that line up on the entrance row, with Russell on Pole Place after a in Q3, his 1:12.578 was sufficient to edge out his teenage teammate Antonelli, who needed to settle down heading into Qualifying after making contact with Russell within the Dash.
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On the second row come the 2 drivers and , respectively. World champion Lando Norris is about for a P3 begin after his second place end within the Dash – the Briton admitted he loved making the most of the Mercedes scrap, likening his present championship state of affairs to
and make up an intriguing third row, in P5 and P6, respectively, whereas Pink Bull’s Hadjar might be buoyed by a more in-depth relative efficiency to his teammate than final day trip in Miami. The Frenchman begins in P7 subsequent to .
Picture: Race Photos
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Leclerc on Saturday, telling media, together with GPblog: “This Qualifying was a catastrophe. I feel it was probably the most troublesome weekend of my profession. With out exaggerating, it was horrible.”
Rounding up the High 10 ought to be Racing Bulls rookie Arvid Lindblad, who continues to impress, as does Alpine’s Franco Colapinto in tenth, forward of teammate Pierre Gasly (P14) for the second race weekend in a row.
Additional down the grid, it’s a acquainted sight because the Aston Martins and Cadillacs make up the underside 4. Alex Albon begins in P18 after a tricky Saturday, behind the 2 Haas vehicles and his Williams teammate Carlos Sainz.
There may nonetheless but be a twist to the beginning grid, which is at present provisional till the FIA launch the official grid nearer to race begin at 21:00 UK time.
The provisional beginning grid for the 2026 Canadian GP
