Highlights McLaren worries about 2026 power units in wet Canadian GP conditions. Few teams tested new power units in wet weather scenarios. Rain expected in Montreal complicates tyre management and race strategy. Power unit variability in rain creates uncertainties for…

Highlights Colapinto qualified tenth for Canadian Grand Prix, reaching Q3 again He improved from 13th to 9th in the Sprint race Colapinto narrowly beat Nico Hulkenberg by 0.029 seconds Teammate Pierre Gasly started Sprint from pit lane due to penalty…

Highlights Rain forecasted throughout Canadian GP day, with cold temperatures. FIA declared a rain hazard due to over 40% rain chance. Lando Norris qualified third behind George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Drivers have little experience with 2026 cars in wet…

Highlights George Russell secures pole for 2026 Canadian Grand Prix. Mercedes dominates front row with Russell and Kimi Antonelli. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri start second row. Hamilton and Verstappen line up on the third row. Race day forecast predicts rain,…

Highlights McLaren uses shorter gear ratios than Mercedes in 2026 season. Shorter ratios improve acceleration but reduce speed on long straights. Lando Norris was 0.151 seconds slower than George Russell in qualifying. McLaren builds its own gearboxes, unlike other Mercedes-powered…