Russell dominates the Sprint in Canada, Norris 2nd and sparks fly in Mercedes with Antonelli

The 2026 Canadian GP Sprint in Montreal saw George Russell win ahead of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli in a race that brought internal tensions to Mercedes. Ferrari struggled to get into the podium battle, with Charles Leclerc finishing 5th and Lewis Hamilton 6th.

Russell wins, Antonelli doesn't agree

The British George Russell He took the lead from the first laps, showing mastery on the Montreal track, a friend of the Mercedes driver in the last two editions. Antonelli e Russell they taunted each other in the first laps, with the Bolognese hindered by the 63 in turn 1. The situation inflamed the Mercedes radio, with Antonelli trying again without success, favoring the insertion of Lando Norris. Russell maintains the lead until the checkered flag, while Antonelli finishes in 3rd place behind the McLaren driver.

Ferrari off the podium

Charles Leclerc takes home 5th place behind Oscar piastri without any particular sharp points, while Hamilton, started more actively, climbed up to 4th position but was unable to threaten Antonelli and finishes sixth. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finishes 7th. Technical problems compromise the race instead Isaac Hadjar, and Sergio Perez receives a 10-second penalty for pushing off the track Liam Lawson.