2026 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX SPRINT RACE GRID

George Russell claimed sprint pole for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, leading a dominant Mercedes front-row lockout. Rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli continued to impress, slotting in right behind his teammate. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri secure the second row, poised to challenge the Silver Arrows. Ferrari placed Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on the third row, while championship leader Max Verstappen could only manage seventh for Red Bull, a notable miss for the Dutchman.

On the American front, Haas drivers Esteban Ocon and Oliver Bearman qualified P14 and P15 respectively, finding themselves mired in the midfield. It was a tough session for the US-linked Cadillac-Ferrari squad, with Sergio Perez P17 and Valtteri Bottas P20. Cadillac will need a stronger performance to move up the pack. This grid promises a high-octane sprint on the Montreal asphalt, with several championship contenders out of position, making for a must-watch race.