Canadian Grand Prix: Who takes pole for the F1 Sprint?
Can Kimi Antonelli keep his hot streak going in F1 Sprint qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix
Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix which will take place on Sunday. Picture date: Thursday May 21, 2026. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images The single practice session is in the books, and the teams are pouring through the data ahead of qualifying for the F1 Sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Kimi Antonelli led the practice session ahead of teammate George Russell, with Lewis Hamilton posting the third-fastest time behind the Mercedes duo. The practice session was interrupted with three different red flags, first when Liam Lawson came to a stop along the side of the track. The second red flag came when Alexander Albon made contact with some wildlife at the exit of Turn 7 before striking the barrier, and finally Esteban Ocon brought out the red flag when he clipped his front wing.
But who will top the timing sheets when the lap times begin to matter? That is the question that will be answered in short order. F1 Sprint qualifying gets underway at 4:30 p.
m. Eastern on Friday, and we will be following every development here live. So check back early and often!