F1 2026 Canada GP LIVE: Race stream, updates and times with Russell battling Antonelli at start in Montreal

So, what will happen today?

George Russell on pole, Kimi Antonelli in second – will they clash again after yesterday’s sprint?

And will the weather play a part? Can McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull get in the mix?

“Very slippery. Good for us, more interesting.

“What we’ve said is: race. Consider the other driver the competitor, not smooth sailing, won’t give each other a lot of room – that’s fine.”

“Conditions not very nice. It’s going to be interesting, I’ll just stay that.

“When you have more grip, a car which gives you more confidence, that’s what they have over us.

“Got to watch the Ferraris. We’ll do our best, make sure we’re there at the end of the race.”

You do seriously surprise me, Max.

Gregory Charles and his choir Noveau sing the anthem on the grid, with Lance Stroll the sole Canadian representative out of the 22 drivers.

“It is very slippery.”

Lando: “It’s going to be sliding.”

“This will be an amazing race because of the conditions, being in the front here with no reference, so easy to make a mistake.”

Not sure how long these will last.

Most of the drivers head out on the reconnaissance laps on intermediates, but it looks dry enough for slicks to me.

Indeed, Max Verstappen the first to switch. Of course, they can switch their tyres right up to lights out.

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 106 points

2. George Russell (Mercedes) – 88 points

3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 63 points

4. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 58 points

5. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 54 points

6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 48 points

7. Max Verstappen Red Bull) – 28 points

8. Ollie Bearman (Haas) – 17 points

9. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 16 points

10. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 10 points