2026 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX GRID

George Russell secured a shock provisional pole for Mercedes at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, leading a Silver Arrows front-row lockout with Andrea Kimi Antonelli P2. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri fill the second row, confirming their strong pace. This qualifying session delivered a significantly shuffled grid, with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton only P5 and Max Verstappen’s Red Bull relegated to P6, suggesting an unpredictable race ahead.

The American teams faced a challenging day. Haas saw Oliver Bearman qualify P16 and Esteban Ocon P17, both struggling to make Q3. Even more concerning was the performance of Cadillac, with Sergio Perez languishing at P20 and Valtteri Bottas P22, highlighting serious issues for the American-backed constructor. This grid sets up a thrilling Sunday in Montreal, promising overtakes and strategic battles, especially for those trying to climb from the midfield.