P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The starting grid for the third sprint race of the 2026 F1 season so far…
“Five rounds into the 2026 Formula 1 season and the third sprint race is set to take place at the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell secured pole position with his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli starting alongside him, followed by world champion Lando Norris.
Alex Albon and Liam Lawson faced setbacks in practice, but were granted permission by the stewards to start in the sprint race.
The starting grid for the sprint race is as follows: George Russell (Mercedes), Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes), Lando Norris (McLaren), Oscar Piastri (McLaren), Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari), Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), Max Verstappen (Red Bull), Isack Hadjar (Red Bull), Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls), Carlos Sainz (Williams), Nico Hulkenberg (Audi), Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi), Franco Colapinto (Alpine), Esteban Ocon (Haas), Ollie Bearman (Haas), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), Sergio Perez (Cadillac), Lance Stroll (Aston Martin), Pierre Gasly (Alpine), Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac), Alex Albon (Williams), and Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls).”
