HIGHLIGHTS: What Happened In The 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix?

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix weekend underscored Kimi Antonelli's continued championship push amid a chaotic Montreal schedule, including a high-stakes sprint and a rain-threatened main race. The Mercedes rookie navigated changing weather, a tense intra-team battle, and relentless pressure to claim victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, extending his lead. Antonelli's advantage grew to 43 points after Russell retired on Lap 30 with a power-unit failure that ended his challenge. A Sprint clash between the teammates prompted a Wolff intervention, underscoring the season's volatile dynamic within Mercedes. McLaren's promising pace evaporated in Sunday's main race as tire strategy and reliability missteps undermined Norris and Piastri. Norris led early after a sprint-qualifying surge but quickly dropped back as intermediate tires gave way to slicks. Piastri was penalized 10 seconds for a hairpin lock-up and collision with Alex Albon, while Norris later retired with a suspected gearbox issue. Hamilton's late overtake of Verstappen secured a podium as the weekend showcased Ferrari's momentum with Hamilton thriving in the car. Ferrari's progress kept them within reach of McLaren in the constructors' standings, while Leclerc's Canadian weekend remained challenging.