P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Full results from Friday at the 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix
The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend kicked off with a disrupted practice session led by Kimi Antonelli, while Mercedes dominated FP1 in Montreal with a major upgrade package.
Despite setting a good time on soft tires, an error by George Russell left him trailing by half a second, prompting him to push harder to catch up.
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc quietly secured the third and fourth spots, with Hamilton reminiscing his first Grand Prix win in 2007.
Max Verstappen faced steering issues but managed to clinch the fifth spot, staying ahead of the McLaren duo.
Three red flags interrupted FP1 session due to various incidents, involving Liam Lawson, Alex Albon hitting a groundhog, and Esteban Ocon colliding with the wall and losing his front wing.
A technical issue prevented Franco Colapinto from setting a time, necessitating an engine change on his car.
