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Latest: May 28, 6:16 PM from Formula1.com
Who slept worst last night: Toto Wolff
It has been quite a while since I last wrote a column. Back in September 2025, Oscar Piastri’s title hopes began to unravel just as my spine decided to turn sitting at a desk into pure misery. Now I’m back - and it feels a little as though I’ve woken up inside a time machine. You could almost believe it’s 2014, 2015 or 2016 all over again. The "new Formula 1" is once more defined by ... Keep reading
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All the key moments from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli took a huge step forward in the F1 title battle during the Canadian Grand Prix, as the Italian made it four Grand Prix wins on the bounce. While on the other side of the Mercedes garage, team mate George Russell lost crucial ground after a retirement.
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Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix
F1's annual visit to Quebec is rarely free of drama or controversy, but by bringing the Montreal race forward in the year May put the race's fate in the laps of Canada's weather gods more than ever. But despite the cold conditions and the threat of rain which never really materialised, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve served up an absorbing spectacle with duels across the top six, and a costly ... Keep reading
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F1: Chequered Flag
Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.
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What the teams said – Race day in Canada
The drivers and teams report back from the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
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Albon reflects on Piastri collision that led to Canada DNF
Alex Albon became one of six retirees from the Canadian Grand Prix after his Williams was hit by the McLaren of Oscar Piastri, an incident that Piastri was penalised for.
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The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control
The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.
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Hamilton 'all smiles' & Antonelli 'not afraid to fight' - driver ratings
BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen's "wholesome" Canadian GP cooldown room chat sends F1 fans wild
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been praised by fans for their "wholesome" cooldown room exchange following the Canadian Grand Prix. After a tense 68 laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hamilton and Verstappen crossed the line in second and third, respectively, securing another shared podium for the two drivers. But as the adrenaline faded and the pair made their way to ... Keep reading
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'We can do better' – Verstappen pushing Red Bull despite podium
Max Verstappen believes Red Bull "can do better" despite the Dutchman taking his first podium of the season during the Canadian Grand Prix, calling his third-place finish "a great result".
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Canadian GP F1 marshal steals the show with viral trackside dive
A Canadian Grand Prix marshal has stolen the show on social media after a moment on camera was branded "the most stylish thing" at the race. Circuit Gilles Villeneuve delivered several tense battles, including between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, and Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. But one of the most viral moments from the weekend came from a trackside ... Keep reading
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Norris admits Canada retirement ‘put us out of our misery’
It was a tough day for McLaren at the Canadian Grand Prix, which ended in retirement for Lando Norris following an issue on his car.
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Hamilton's Canada P2 ‘happiest day at Ferrari so far’
Lewis Hamilton was left delighted after his best-ever Sunday result for Ferrari at the Canadian Grand Prix, the seven-time World Champion returning to the podium with a P2 finish.
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Canada win 'not really the way I wanted' – Antonelli
Kimi Antonelli admits that his victory in the Canadian Grand Prix was "not really the way I wanted", after Mercedes team mate George Russell retired following an epic tussle between the pair.
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Hamilton elated after beating Verstappen to second ‘in good day of racing’ at Canadian GP
British driver enjoys best finish at Ferrari ‘I am much, much happier in the car’ Lewis Hamilton was thrilled with his second place at the Canadian Grand Prix in what he called “the greatest job in the world” after a great fight with his old adversary Max Verstappen and expressed how excited he was to be back in a wheel to wheel contest, enthused with his and his Ferrari team’s performance. “I love this job it’s the greatest job in the world, I never take that for granted,” he said. “To have a…
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Ralf Schumacher claims Kimi Antonelli could become F1’s next Max Verstappen
Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Kimi Antonelli could become the "successor to Max Verstappen one day". The Italian driver claimed his fourth consecutive grand prix win at the Canadian Grand Prix and extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell. The early stages of the grand prix featured a tense intra-team ... Keep reading
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Wolff gives verdict on Mercedes' close intra-team battle
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that the intense battle between drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for the lead in the Canadian Grand Prix was "just acceptable".
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Hamilton gets your Driver of the Day vote in Canada
Lewis Hamilton has always loved Montreal and there was a broad smile across his face after he came out best in a late-race battle with old adversary Max Verstappen to finish second
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