Are Formula 1 fans watching a genuine sporting contest or an increasingly manufactured spectacle? Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free For years some fans have argued that F1 relies on artificial measures to create closer racing. In 2026 those criticisms have grown louder, as changes to regulations and race procedures have become more … Read more

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Alain Prost was reportedly injured during a break-in at his Swiss home. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Blick reported that Prost sustained a minor head injury after a group of masked intruders entered his residence on Tuesday. One of Prost’s sons was allegedly forced to empty the … Read more

What did you think of today’s race? Share your verdict on the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race. Since 2008, RaceFans has asked readers to rate races to identify which events were the most and least enjoyable during the season. Take part in our latest poll below. Give the sprint race a score out of 10 … Read more

George Russell claimed victory in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race for Mercedes, delivering a strong performance that kept the team at the head of the championship battle. Pos. Driver Team 1 George Russell Mercedes 2 Lando Norris McLaren 3 Andrea Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 4 Oscar Piastri McLaren 5 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 6 Lewis Hamilton … Read more

George Russell claimed maximum points in the Montreal sprint race after a tense clash with his team mate and championship rival. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Andrea Kimi Antonelli ran off track twice on lap six while contesting the lead and ultimately finished third, behind Lando Norris. Russell’s victory reduces the championship … Read more

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has explained why he told his driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli to stop “moaning” over a collision with his team-mate during the Montreal sprint race. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Antonelli made his frustration clear after contact with George Russell at turn one when he attempted to pass … Read more

The stewards have cleared Lewis Hamilton of gaining an advantage by leaving the track during the Montreal sprint race. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Although the stewards noted a resemblance between Hamilton’s move on Oscar Piastri and another incident that did receive a penalty, they found distinguishing circumstances that justified clearing Hamilton. … Read more

Pictures from the sprint race at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix held at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Advert | Become a RaceFans supporter andgo ad-free Start, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 2026 Start, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 2026 Start, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 2026 Start, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 2026 Oscar Piastri, McLaren, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, 2026 Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls, … Read more

Welcome to Saturday’s edition of the RaceFans round-up. Comment of the day Pat Ruadh pays tribute to NASCAR star Kyle Busch following his unexpected death this week: RIP Kyle Busch. I used to have his 18 as my profile picture back when I first started coming to this site about 10 years ago when it … Read more

Lewis Hamilton says his strong showing in qualifying for the Montreal sprint race justified his choice to skip simulator sessions before the weekend. Advert | Become a Supporter & go ad-free Hamilton topped the first segment of qualifying and was second in the second phase, before finishing fifth in the final shoot-out for pole. Despite … Read more