F1 2026 Canadian Grand Prix starting grid with late penalties applied

Here is the provisional F1 starting grid for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, awaiting confirmation from the FIA.

It was George Russell who claimed pole position on Saturday after securing sprint pole and then the sprint win, with Kimi Antonelli making it yet another front row lock out.

The McLarens tried all they could for pole position, but ultimately had to settle on the second row as Lando Norris occupied third and Oscar Piastri fourth.

Isack Hadjar was the biggest surprise of qualifying, finding the pace he's struggled to unleash by topping Q2 and ensuring a top 10 start in seventh, behind Max Verstappen who set the sixth fastest time.

Here's the confirmed final lstarting grid from the FIA for the Canadian Grand Prix.

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F1 Starting Grid - Canadian Grand Prix

*Lance Stroll will start from the pitlane after component changes not sanctioned by the FIA

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When is the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix?

The Canadian Grand Prix gets underway today (Sunday, May 24) at 16:00 local time (ET) and 21:00 (BST)

Find the grand prix start time converted to your local time zone below:

Canadian Grand Prix 2026 Session Times

Grand Prix - Sunday, May 24, 2026

How to watch the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix live on TV today

Broadcast details vary depending on your location. Check below to see how to tune in for some major countries:

Where to watch: F1 2026 broadcasters by region

* = Viewers in Canada can watch the Canadian Grand Prix on CTV (English-language channel) and Noovo (French-language channel) live and for free.

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