2026 Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying – Full Results from Montreal

Full qualifying results from qualifying for the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

Following a combative performance from the Mercedes pair in the Sprint earlier in the day, cars were back on track to set the grid for Sunday's race.

Why it matters:

• This session sets the grid for one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar, where track position and strategy often decide the winner.
• Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli claiming pole signals a potential shift in the competitive order, especially after teammate George Russell won the Sprint.

The details:

• Pole position: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) with a 1:14.213, just 0.008s ahead of Lando Norris.
• Top 3: Antonelli, Norris, and Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) were separated by only 0.015s.
• Mercedes dominance: Both drivers in Q3, with Russell fifth, but Antonelli's pace stood out.
• Surprises: Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls) took fourth, while Max Verstappen could only manage seventh.
• Early exits: Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) spun and finished 22nd, while both Audis and Fernando Alonso failed to progress past Q1.

What's next:

• The Canadian Grand Prix is known for safety cars and changing weather, so the grid order may not hold.
• Mercedes will aim to convert their qualifying pace into a race win, while McLaren and Red Bull look to capitalize on any mistakes.
• A post-race investigation into Lewis Hamilton and Pierre Gasly for an incident in Q1 could lead to grid penalties.