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Antonelli takes a decisive step in Montreal's all-action thriller

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Formula 1
Canadian GP
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Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

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Canadian GP
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F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal

Formula 1
Canadian GP
F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal

Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

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Canadian GP
Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500 in closest-ever finish

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110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
Rosenqvist wins 2026 Indy 500 in closest-ever finish

BTCC Snetterton: Shedden sees off Sutton for race three win, Ingram charges to third

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Snetterton (300 Circuit)
BTCC Snetterton: Shedden sees off Sutton for race three win, Ingram charges to third

McLaren: Pirelli F1 tests will help Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP

Formula 1
Canadian GP
McLaren: Pirelli F1 tests will help Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP

LIVE: F1 Canadian Grand Prix updates - Antonelli leads as Russell and Norris among six retirees

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Canadian GP
LIVE: F1 Canadian Grand Prix updates - Antonelli leads as Russell and Norris among six retirees

Malaysia Friday quotes: Williams

Alex Wurz - 2nd: "We had two very interesting sessions and I choose the word interesting because they were not straightforward. We will have to analyse our data as well as the information from Bridgestone

"But it will not be straightforward for the competition on tyre choice either and as a consequence, not straightforward on chassis balance. For us, at the end of the day, I think my long runs looked good and I hope I have prepared a good car for the team for Saturday and Sunday."

Mark Webber - 20th: "I only did three fast laps today, but we have collected a plenty of data with Alex's car. His programme went well which is good for the team. Now we'll go through the data this afternoon and we'll take it from there. The car isn't quite perfect, but addressing this is our job for now."

Nico Rosberg - 21st: "Even though I have never driven on this circuit before, it was easier to learn this track than it was in Bahrain. It's my second race weekend in Formula One, but already I feel adapting to the tracks is easier. The car felt quite good and it has been a positive day in general. We just need to make some changes in the car's balance for tomorrow."

Sam Michael, Technical Director, WilliamsF1: "Today was very productive in terms of set-up on Alex's car and generating data to help with the selection of the right tyre compound for the race. All of the cooling in respect of the engine, gearbox and brakes looks fine and we are encouraged by the lap times.

"Mark completed a short run and checked the balance was okay and Nico's car, we scheduled to do two runs, but we had a problem with a fuel pipe which restricted him to one run. Now we will prepare the car for tomorrow's qualifying when we expect to be competing as a front runner."

Bernard Ferguson, Cosworth: "Most of today's running was focused on the T-car with Alex Wurz. Engine temperatures are always a concern at this circuit, so it was good to get some long runs in to get an idea of stabilised values. There were no major engine problems"

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