Canadian Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso retired from the Canadian Grand Prix on lap 23 because of intense back pain caused by his reclined seating position in the Aston Martin AMR26. The issue worsened over the course of the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

30. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Chadwick believes George Russell's retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix prevented potential conflict within the Mercedes team. Russell had been racing wheel-to-wheel with teammate Kimi Antonelli for 30 laps before exiting the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Max Verstappen mocked McLaren after the team started the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres while other frontrunners chose slicks. The decision backfired as the track dried, leading to early pit stops for both McLaren drivers.

26. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella said the team lacked the pace to challenge for the podium in the Canadian Grand Prix even without its tyre strategy and reliability problems. The squad struggled particularly in the cold conditions at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal.

Williams team principal James Vowles stated that the team is showing performance progress despite a challenging 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

25. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Kimi Antonelli extended his winning streak to four consecutive races at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. George Russell retired from the lead with engine trouble, opening a 43-point gap in the 2026 title race.