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All the key moments from the Canadian Grand Prix weekend
George Russell was the man to taste glory in Montreal, as his sublime lap for pole set him up for a stellar Canadian Grand Prix victory, while the McLaren duo came together for the first time this year.
McLaren feared disharmony, but Norris' contrition will go a long way
Sunday was the lowest point of his season so far, but Lando Norris faced the situation with a refreshing honesty not often seen at the top level of motor racing.
Russell retains Canadian GP victory as Red Bull protest is rejected
Red Bull have had a post-race protest lodged against George Russell following the Canadian Grand Prix – in relation to alleged incidents during the late-race Safety Car phase – rejected.
What the teams said – Race day in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Canada winner Russell 'driving better than ever'
George Russell says he feels like he's "driving better than ever" after winning his first race of the season at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Norris 'made a fool' of himself in Piastri collision
Lando Norris says he "made a fool" of himself in colliding with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell keeps win, Red Bull protest rejected
George Russell kept his Canadian Grand Prix victory after a late Red Bull appeal came to nothing on Sunday night.
Russell takes victory as Piastri and Norris collide in Canadian GP
George Russell has clinched Mercedes’ first victory of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix, a race that ended in dramatic style after a collision between McLaren team mates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris that saw the latter crash out.
Antonelli gets your vote after maiden F1 podium in Montreal
Your first Formula 1 podium is always a special moment and Kimi Antonelli's came after a superb drive for Mercedes took the Italian rookie to P3 in Montreal, making him the third youngest driver ever to stand on an F1 rostrum.
Russell jubilant after hard-fought victory in Canada
Mercedes achieved their best weekend of the season so far at the hands of George Russell, who converted his pole position to a win ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli in a frenetic Canadian Grand Prix.
Watch the Canadian GP action as Russell wins amid McLaren drama
George Russell held onto the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix to cross the line ahead of Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli, with the race finishing under the Safety Car after Lando Norris drove into the back of his team mate.
Norris apologises for ‘being stupid’ in Piastri battle
Lando Norris has apologised to McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri for their late-race collision in the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Briton blaming himself for “being stupid” by attempting a move that he “misjudged”.
Antonelli becomes F1’s third-youngest podium finisher
The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions following an explosive battle between the McLaren drivers, but only after it had already generated a plethora of fascinating figures for us to digest.
Piastri labels Norris clash in Canada ‘a shame for the team’
Oscar Piastri reflected on the Canadian Grand Prix moment that saw his battle with Lando Norris end in a collision for the first time this season, marking an unfortunate end to one of McLaren’s weakest weekends so far.
Antonelli ‘really happy' to bring home maiden F1 podium in Canada
Kimi Antonelli bounced back from a tough triple header in superb fashion as he claimed his maiden podium at the Canadian Grand Prix, contributing to a wholly successful outing for Mercedes.
FIA post-race press conference – Canada
1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes).
Norris and Piastri collision ‘not acceptable’ – Stella
Andrea Stella has admitted that the contact that occurred between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix was “not acceptable”, with the McLaren team boss conceding that Norris “paid a price in the championship” after retiring from the race as a result.
Hamilton 'devastated' to hit groundhog
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he ran over a groundhog at the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he felt "devastated" about the collision.
Norris on Piastri crash: I made 'a fool of myself'
Lando Norris said he made a fool of himself after crashing into the back of teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri at the end of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Canadian Grand Prix recap: F1 results, highlights: Russell wins as Norris crashes out
The Canadian Grand Prix had a dramatic finale as Lando Norris crashed into the back of his teammate Oscar Piastri.
Norris crashes into Piastri at Canadian GP
Lando Norris drove into the back of McLaren teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri four laps from the finish of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell wins in Canada as McLarens crash
George Russell won a Canadian Grand Prix that exploded into drama when Lando Norris collided with title rival and teammate Oscar Piastri.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell wins Canadian GP as Norris and Piastri collide
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Pirelli Grand Prix du Canada 2025 in Montreal.
Who starts where for the Canadian Grand Prix
The 2025 Formula 1 season continues to spring surprises – no McLarens on the front row in Montreal. Instead, Mercedes’s George Russell has his first pole of the year, with old rival Max Verstappen alongside him for Red Bull.
Chambers fends off Lloyd to take victory in Montreal Race 3
Chloe Chambers kept her nerve to bring home her first victory of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season in Montreal Race 3, setting herself up as Doriane Pin’s closest title rival.
Watch the race start in Canada as Russell maintains the lead
George Russell executed a great getaway from his first pole position of the season in the Canadian Grand Prix, fending off Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to maintain the lead around the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Watch Norris and Piastri come to blows in Canadian GP
The season-long battle between McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came to a head in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the collision ending the Briton's race prematurely.
Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada
Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.
Haas’ journey to 200 races and where the team can go from here
Haas became Formula 1's first American-led team in 30 years when they debuted in Australia a decade ago. Fast forward to this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix and Gene Haas' operation have become part of the furniture as they line up for their 200th race.
Ferrari wins third straight 24 Hours of Le Mans
Ferrari won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third straight year Sunday, but a late surge from Porsche Penske Motorsport denied the Italian manufacturer a podium sweep.
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Tsunoda left unhappy with 10-place grid penalty in Canada
Yuki Tsunoda has questioned the decision by the Canadian Grand Prix stewards to award him a 10-place grid penalty for a red flag infringement, claiming "I don't know what they wanted me to do".
Russell ‘giving us all the reasons’ to sign new Mercedes deal – Wolff
Toto Wolff has acknowledged that George Russell is giving the Mercedes team “all the reasons” to sign a new deal with him, with the Briton putting in an impressive performance to secure pole position in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix.
See how Russell beat Verstappen to pole in Canada with our ‘Ghost Car’
George Russell claimed his first pole position of the 2025 season for the Canadian Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen to top spot.
What are the tactical options for the Canadian GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Montreal...
Verstappen irked over 'childish' penalty point digs
A visibly irritated Max Verstappen said the "childish" focus on his penalty points situation was "already pissing me off.".
Title leader Piastri still hopeful after P3 quali
Formula 1 leader Oscar Piastri stayed hopeful after a qualifying session that had McLaren boss Andrea Stella talking of damage limitation in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.
Hadjar given 3-place grid penalty; starts P12
Isack Hadjar has been handed a three-place grid penalty for impeding Williams driver Carlos Sainz during qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Leclerc ‘very frustrated’ by P8 in Canada
Charles Leclerc could not hide his frustration after taking P8 in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Monegasque believing that the car had the pace to take pole position, while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton is hoping to fight for a podium from P5.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final Practice and Qualifying at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
What to watch for in the Canadian Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Montreal...
Piastri buoyed by ‘nice turnaround’ for P3 grid slot in Canada
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri cut an upbeat figure after Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, despite being outpaced by Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Sainz ‘too disappointed to think about tomorrow’ after Q1 exit
Carlos Sainz was left “extremely disappointed” by his Q1 exit in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Williams driver admitting that he did not feel ready to think about race day after the difficult end to his session in which he was impeded by Racing Bulls’ Isack Hadjar.
Norris rues 'too many mistakes' in Canadian GP Qualifying
Lando Norris believes that "too many mistakes" and pushing "a bit hard" during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix left him down in seventh on the grid.
Ride onboard with Russell for pole lap in Canada
George Russell set an 'exhilarating' lap to claim his maiden pole position of the 2025 campaign, which will leave him alongside Max Verstappen on the front row for the Canadian Grand Prix.
Verstappen 'happy with what we achieved' despite missing Canada pole
Max Verstappen admits he was "happy with what we achieved" during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver set to start on the front row.
Hadjar hit with three-place grid penalty for Canadian Grand Prix
Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar has been given a three-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after he impeded Williams' Carlos Sainz in Qualifying.
Canada pole lap ‘one of the most exhilarating of my life’ – Russell
George Russell was left thrilled by what he deemed “one of the most exhilarating laps of my life” after taking pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Briton hinting that he’s ready to be aggressive as he prepares to line up alongside Max Verstappen.
Best facts and stats from Qualifying in Canada
George Russell grabbed his first pole of the season in Montreal with a stunning last lap in Qualifying to beat Max Verstappen to the P1 grid slot. It was advantage Mercedes in Canada, with McLaren only managing P3 for Oscar Piastri and P7 for Lando Norris.
Felbermayr seizes maiden victory in Montreal Race 2
Emma Felbermayr ended her day on the highest of highs as the Kick Sauber driver pulled of a last-lap move to bring home her first F1 ACADEMY win in Montreal Race 2.
Watch highlights as Russell claims Canadian GP pole
George Russell claimed his first pole position of the 2025 season for the Canadian Grand Prix, pipping Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri to top spot.
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Canada
1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren).
Hamilton: Ferrari car has two left feet
Lewis Hamilton likened driving Ferrari's Formula 1 car to dancing with "someone that has no rhythm.".
Verstappen says race ban questions 'very childish'
Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is "annoying" and that questions about him racing under the threat of a race ban were "childish".
Russell takes Canada pole ahead of Verstappen
Mercedes driver George Russell set up a blockbuster front row at the Canadian Grand Prix, beating Max Verstappen to pole position.
Tsunoda given 10-place drop for infringement
Yuki Tsunoda will drop 10 places from wherever he qualifies for the Canadian Grand Prix after overtaking Oscar Piastri's damaged car during a red flag in practice.
Watch FP3 highlights as Norris sets the pace in FP3
Lando Norris set the pace in the third and final practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, as McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri brought out the red flags after hitting the wall.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell takes stunning pole position for Canadian GP
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Tsunoda handed 10-place grid drop for Canadian GP
Yuki Tsunoda has received a 10-place grid penalty for the Canadian Grand Prix after being found guilty of a red flag infringement during Free Practice 3.
WATCH: Albon's engine cover flies off in Canadian GP Qualifying
Alex Albon brought out the red flags during Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix after the engine cover on his Williams came loose.
Russell beats Verstappen to pole in thrilling Canadian GP Qualifying
George Russell has stormed to pole position in Qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes man beating Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in the final moments to take P1 on the medium tyre.
Verstappen lashes out at critics after Russell snatches Canadian F1 GP pole
A furious Max Verstappen lashed out at criticism of his driving, saying it was “childish, annoying and pissing me off” after his nemesis George Russell beat him to pole position for Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell snatches 'mighty' pole from Verstappen
Mercedes' George Russell beats Max Verstappen to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Norris sets the pace in Canada final practice
Lando Norris lapped fastest in final Canadian Grand Prix practice on Saturday as Formula 1 leader and McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri hit Montreal's wall of champions.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the FP3 action from Canada
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
F1 ACADEMY to race in Montreal until 2028
F1 ACADEMY will continue to race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve until 2028 inclusive following a three-year extension to the existing agreement, which sees the all-female series race in Montreal for the first time this season.
Pin capitalises on Race 1 chaos to seize Standings lead
Doriane Pin wrote her name into the F1 ACADEMY history books, benefitting from a dramatic early incident between Chloe Chambers and Alisha Palmowski to become the series’ first winner in Montreal.
Piastri brings out red flags in FP3 after hitting Wall of Champions
Oscar Piastri brought out the red flags in the third and final practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, having clipped the wall at the final corner.
Norris fastest as Piastri hits the wall during FP3 in Canada
McLaren driver Lando Norris topped the timesheets during Saturday’s final practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, leading the way from Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ George Russell, while team mate Oscar Piastri hit the wall.
F1 formally extends Las Vegas GP to 2027
The Las Vegas Grand Prix and Formula 1 have officially confirmed a deal to keep racing through 2027, although both parties want to continue beyond the current decade.
Why ‘throwback racer’ Gilles Villeneuve was so special
As the current generation of F1 drivers prepare to race at a circuit named after Canada’s greatest racer, David Tremayne explains what made Gilles Villeneuve so special…
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Alonso admits Aston Martin’s position in Canada ‘difficult to guess’
Fernando Alonso is still waiting for the pecking order to become clear at the Canadian Grand Prix after a decent Friday saw the Aston Martin driver end second practice in fifth place on the timesheets.
Vasseur responds to 'disrespectful' speculation on his Ferrari future
Fred Vasseur has shared his reaction to speculation over his future at Ferrari, with the Frenchman labelling the talk surrounding the squad as “disrespectful” as well as admitting that the rumours are “really hurting the team”.
F1 steward Warwick suspended for Canadian GP
Formula 1 steward Derek Warwick has been suspended from his duties for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix for "recent unauthorised media comments.".
FIA steward Warwick suspended for Canadian GP
Former driver Derek Warwick is suspended from his role as a steward at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell keen to manage expectations after topping FP2 in Canada
After topping the timesheets during second practice for the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell was keen to explain that he maximised the Mercedes’ performance and insisted that “you’ve got to be a little bit realistic”.
Watch the highlights as Russell tops FP2 in Canada
George Russell led the way during second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver setting the pace ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and the other Silver Arrows car of Kimi Antonelli.
Ride onboard with Russell for the fastest Friday lap in Canada
George Russell ended Friday on top at the Canadian Grand Prix, the Briton setting the fastest lap of the day during Free Practice 2.
Norris reflects on ‘worst Friday of the year’ for McLaren in Canada
Lando Norris has labelled his “tricky” opening day of action at the Canadian Grand Prix as the “worst Friday of the year” for McLaren, with team mate Oscar Piastri also acknowledging that the squad are aiming to take a step forward in order to keep up with their rivals in Montreal.
Verstappen identifies improvement target for Red Bull in Canada
The usual competitive order was shaken up on the first day of running for the Canadian Grand Prix, as both Red Bull drivers found it a challenge to keep pace with their rivals and Max Verstappen expressed a belief that his performance regressed across the sessions.
What the teams said – Friday in Canada
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday Practice at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
Leclerc 'feeling sorry for the whole team' after ‘very stupid’ crash
Charles Leclerc admitted to “feeling sorry for the whole team” after the Ferrari driver’s “very stupid” crash during Friday’s first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, which left him with only a handful of laps to his name.
Albon hails ‘very positive’ Friday in Canada for Williams
Alex Albon was pleased with a “very positive” Friday for Williams at the Canadian Grand Prix after nearing the top end of the timesheets in both practice sessions, while Carlos Sainz ended the day feeling confident about where the squad are ahead of Qualifying.
Chambers conquers Montreal Qualifying to take pole
Chloe Chambers kicked her title challenge up a gear in Montreal as the Red Bull Ford driver secured her third consecutive F1 ACADEMY pole position.
Can Mercedes stay on top ahead of McLaren in Canada?
George Russell got his first FP2 top-spot of the year as he set the pace for Mercedes at a sunny but chilly Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. Meanwhile championship leaders McLaren had one of their trickiest - if not trickiest - opening practice days of the year.
Director: Hamilton crucial to making of 'F1' movie
Brad Pitt's soon-to-be-released Formula One movie could not have been made without Lewis Hamilton, director Joseph Kosinski said on Friday.
Russell tops Canada practice; Leclerc sits out
George Russell set the pace for Mercedes in the second Canadian Grand Prix practice on Friday after Red Bull's Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen led the opening session at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Leclerc: Ferrari not satisfied with current form
Charles Leclerc said Ferrari is not satisfied with how the team is fairing and reaffirmed his commitment following rumors he was looking to leave the Scuderia.
Watch FP1 highlights as Verstappen tops session in Canada
Max Verstappen set a blistering lap to head the field in the first practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out the Williams pair of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz at the end of the busy hour.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Canada
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas), James VOWLES (Williams).
Russell leads the field during FP2 in Canada
George Russell ended Friday’s running at the Canadian Grand Prix on top as he went fastest in second practice, the Mercedes driver getting the better of Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli in another action-packed hour.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from FP2 in Canada
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
WATCH: Stroll crashes during second practice in Canada
Lance Stroll’s first day back in action for Aston Martin at the Canadian Grand Prix did not end the way he might have hoped after suffering a crash in second practice.
Horner reveals Verstappen apologised to team after Russell clash
Christian Horner has revealed that Max Verstappen apologised to the Red Bull team following his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, an incident that saw the Dutchman drop from P5 to P10 at the chequered flag due to a 10-second time penalty.
Ferrari boss slams Italian media after rumours
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur lashed out at the Italian media after reports he is on the verge of being sacked from the Formula 1 team.
Piastri sees 'cooler' stats ahead after five wins
Oscar Piastri could stand alone after Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix as the only Australian to win six or more races in a single Formula 1 season, but the 24-year-old has bigger and better statistics in his sights.
Verstappen tops Canada FP1 as Leclerc crashes
Red Bull's Max Verstappen led first practice for the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix on Friday while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed and runaway leaders McLaren made a comparatively slow start to the weekend.
