Canadian Grand Prix: Rain looms over Montreal as F1 season continues
Quick Look
- The 2026 Formula 1 season continues with the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, where rain is expected to impact the race.
- George Russell is on pole position, with Oscar Piastri starting further down the grid.
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Why It Matters
The 2026 Formula 1 season is underway, and the Canadian Grand Prix is scheduled to take place in Montreal. Rain is present in the area, potentially affecting the race.
We could be in for our first wet race of the season — and the first of the new regulation era.
There is rain around Montreal, and some of it has already fallen.
The drivers have been out on their parade lap with the fans, and they were well rugged up.
Pole sitter George Russell looked like he needed a cuppa and a good book.
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This morning, the Canadian Grand Prix will be held over 70 laps around the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal.
xx will start the grand prix from pole position, while Australian Oscar Piastri lines up xx on the grid.
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Open Questions
- Will the rain significantly impact the race?
- What will be the final grid positions for all drivers?