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Mercedes led the sole Montreal practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, but the session was disrupted by three red flags. Andrea Kimi Antonelli topped the times with Russell and Hamilton close behind as teams tested upgrades ahead of sprint qualifying.
The Giants held their third OTA indoors at the Quest Diagnostics Training Center due to weather, with the defense answering yesterday’s offensive success by making a string of third‑down stops, pass breakups and pressure from multiple players. Kayvon Thibodeaux flashed a rush in the backfield, Brandon Allen delivered several deep completions (including to Gipson and Hodgins) and Beaux Brade jumped a middle‑of‑the‑field pass for an interception. Deonte Banks continued to lock down receivers, while Zacch Pickens and Leki Fotu, along with Chauncey Golston and Tremaine Edmunds, generated pressure. In the situational work, Paulson Adebo and Greg Newsome caused breakups and Jason Pinnock nearly intercepted one. Arvell Reese was active in coverage and pursuit, and Tanner Conner stood out as a reliable target early in OTA practice. The kicking trio of Sanders, Sauls and Zvada rotated through reps. The Giants will take a Memorial Day weekend break and return for practice Wednesday through Friday next week.
Giants coach John Harbaugh says NFL off-season practices are non-contact, so players should compete with themselves—focusing on technique, execution, and fast, clean ball handling—rather than against a real opponent; quarterback Jaxson Dart is highlighted as an example of prioritizing completions when not facing contested catches.
The Giants opened their first week of OTAs with an indoor practice focused on fast, self-improvement work rather than contact. Several players were sidelined or limited, a three-kicker competition produced mixed results, and QB Jaxson Dart stressed making mature, safer decisions. Co-owner John Mara attended briefly as rookies are urged to 'hit the gas' to catch up after Dexter Lawrence’s departure; Hyatt and Roy Robertson-Harris left early, and Ar’Darius Washington drew first-team reps in the secondary.
The Giants wrapped up their second 2026 spring OTA at Quest Diagnostics with a two-hour practice in 90-degree heat. Calvin Austin III stole the show on offense, while quarterback Jaxson Dart delivered quick, accurate passes, including a notable 7-on-7 sequence and a connection to Isaiah Likely on a high throw. Likely also made a spectacular one-handed catch. On defense, Kayvon Thibodeaux and others pressured the QB and showed improved communication in the new scheme as the team continues installing systems ahead of the final OTA of the week.
The New York Giants opened the spring OTA period with a two-hour session at Quest Diagnostics Training Center, emphasizing situational clock-management. Rookie Colton Hood stood out on defense with forced incompletions, while Malachi Fields drew attention on offense with a circus grab. Jameis Winston connected on a deep-out to Beaux Collins, and Jaxson Dart showed chemistry with Collins on a middle skinny post. Abdul Carter flashed elite speed to disrupt the offense, and several players generated pressure in the backfield as part of the overall competitive drill mix. Offside penalties and play-action work were also highlighted, though no live OL evaluation could be made due to lack of contact.
Shane van Gisbergen is the clear fantasy favorite for Watkins Glen after leading practice speeds and boasting elite road-course metrics, with Christopher Bell a strong challenger and rookie Connor Zilisch showing notable pace. The piece lists starting positions (SVG 1st, Bell 8th, Zilisch 5th) and projected finish ranges (1-6 for all three), and highlights practice notes and speed data from the Watkins Glen session to guide lineup decisions.
Texas hosts the Wurth 400 on a fast 1.5-mile track known for chaos; after Saturday practice and speed rankings, Denny Hamlin is the top fantasy favorite with high dominator potential, followed by Tyler Reddick and Christopher Bell who also posted strong numbers and Texas-specific performance history. The piece provides starting positions, projected finish ranges, and key speed metrics to guide lineup decisions.
Charles Leclerc topped the Miami practice session, 0.297 seconds clear of Max Verstappen, as teams test upgrades ahead of sprint weekend; Piastri, Hamilton, Antonelli, Russell, Norris, Gasly, Hadjar and Sainz were among the top 10.
George Russell led the early soft-tyre runs in FP1 at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with Kimi Antonelli delivering a late fastest-lap to top the session; Norris, Piastri and Leclerc posted competitive times as Albon and Perez collided late on and an investigation followed. Pirelli described Suzuka's tyre choices (C1-C3) and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra provided commentary as part of the live blog. The calendar notes a five-week break after Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cancellations.
Ahead of the Goodyear 400 at Darlington, Tyler Reddick is the top fantasy pick after winning the pole and posting top practice speeds, with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson also strong contenders. The 1.33-mile egg-shaped track with high tire wear, 750 HP and a low-downforce package promises a wild race, so the piece provides driver-by-driver projections, speed rankings, and lineups to help fantasy managers navigate a potentially chaotic event.
George Russell led a Mercedes 1-2 in the sole Chinese Grand Prix practice, with Kimi Antonelli second and Lando Norris third. Oscar Piastri was fourth and Charles Leclerc fifth, while Lewis Hamilton was sixth after an earlier spin on older tyres. Max Verstappen was eighth, behind Haas driver Oliver Bearman, and Arvid Lindblad retired after six laps with a reliability issue. Ferrari introduced a rear wing with a rotating flap for straight-line mode, and Norris and Hamilton collided at the final corner early in the session. Sprint qualifying is scheduled for 07:30 UK time.
Phoenix’s 500 fantasy preview uses Saturday practice and qualifying data to rank top contenders, led by Ryan Blaney who is considered the likely dominator; Christopher Bell and Joey Logano are also strong bets with solid track history and recent speed metrics guiding the projections. The article cites past Phoenix results, driver ratings, and group speeds to outline expected finishes and dominator potential, and notes that full exclusive insights are available with an ifantasyrace membership.
Max Verstappen’s Red Bull sustained significant damage in Melbourne practice after a gravel exit, with the team saying the damage will keep them busy ahead of the season opener. The roundup also notes Aston Martin has burned through half its battery allocation, Qatar Airways canceling hospitality events due to the Middle East crisis, Lewis Hamilton finding useful data from Ferrari’s SF-26 despite a challenging Friday, Lando Norris dealing with a transmission-control issue, and Charles Leclerc saying Mercedes are a step ahead after practice.
Charles Leclerc led Ferrari to the fastest time in opening Melbourne practice, beating teammate Lewis Hamilton by 0.469 seconds as Max Verstappen was third; rookie Isack Hadjar and Arvid Lindblad followed in fourth and fifth. Alonso did not run due to a Honda power-unit problem and Lance Stroll could only manage three laps because of an engine fault. Mercedes struggled with understeer and energy deployment while Lando Norris finished 19th. Adrian Newey cited ongoing battery and vibration issues with the Honda power unit, amid the presence of Cadillac and Audi as new entrants in the evolving F1 era.