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The starting grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell will start from pole position for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, marking his third consecutive year at the front of the grid. He narrowly beat Mercedes team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli in the qualifying session in Montreal. Russell, determined to close the gap in the championship standings, will aim to challenge Antonelli in the upcoming race after winning the sprint race. The grid will see an all-McLaren row two with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri starting third and fourth, respectively. Lewis Hamilton will start fifth for Ferrari, followed by Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar in the Red Bulls. Charles Leclerc and Arvid Lindblad complete the top-10 starters for the Canadian Grand Prix. Lance Stroll and Valtteri Bottas are set to start from the last row, with rain forecasted for the race.
