HERE’S THE STARTING GRID FOR F1’S 2026 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

The provisional starting grid for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix is out, showing George Russell securing pole position. This potential future North American race sees a Mercedes front-row lockout, with rookie Kimi Antonelli lining up P2. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri qualifies fourth, while reigning champion Max Verstappen finds himself in a rare P6. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc starts eighth, indicating a competitive shake-up under the upcoming 2026 regulations.

Further down the order, young talents like Isack Hadjar (P7), Gabriel Bortoleto (P13), and Oliver Bearman (P16) make their mark. Veterans face a tough challenge, with Fernando Alonso P19, Sergio Pérez P20, and home favorite Lance Stroll P21, suggesting a significant shift in team performance. This early look at the 2026 field, pending final FIA approval, paints an intriguing picture of what's to come, potentially setting the stage for a new era of F1 competition in Montreal.