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F1 Canada LIVE: Updates from the main race as Mercedes duo renew their rivalry
The 2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix started at 9pm BST, with George Russell on pole position. There was a threat of rain in the air during the race. The Canadian Grand Prix was the fifth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season and the third sprint event of the campaign. George Russell won the sprint on Saturday, but not without controversy after a touch with his Mercedes team-mate Antonelli at Turn 1. With the duo starting on the front row for Sunday’s main race, tension was high, especially after Toto Wolff had to clarify the rules of engagement. McLaren’s Lando Norris managed a podium in the sprint and looked to have strong race pace for the Sunday race, if the weather cooperated. Rain was forecast for the main race, posing a new challenge for the drivers in the wet conditions, which could affect the championship battle between Antonelli and Russell, who were separated by eighteen points before the race.
