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Kimi Antonelli topped a chaotic 60-minute FP1 in Montreal as Mercedes carried upgrades and the Canadian GP sprint weekend began, with a string of incidents including Ocon’s pit‑lane breach, Russell’s spin at Turn 1, Norris’s grass moment, Colapinto’s power-unit issue and Albon’s marmot-related disruption impacting track time ahead of sprint qualifying.
Pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli led a Mercedes-boosted qualifying session as McLaren’s updated package delivered a strong sprint 1-2 for Norris and Piastri; Verstappen closed the gap but couldn’t topple the Italian, with Ferrari showing progress from its updates but still behind. The Miami sprint was defined by rear-tyre overheating on a hot, low-grip, wind-affected track, and unpredictable weather on Sunday could shuffle the order again.
Lando Norris converted pole into a commanding Miami Sprint win for McLaren, with Oscar Piastri second and Charles Leclerc third; George Russell and Max Verstappen completed the top five. Kimi Antonelli finished sixth after a five-second penalty for track limits, making Norris’s win his fourth Sprint triumph and the season’s first non-Mercedes sprint victory.
Lando Norris claimed pole for the Miami Grand Prix Sprint after a dominant SQ3, with Kimi Antonelli, Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc filling the front row behind him, while Verstappen and Russell started on the second row and Hamilton seventh. Aston Martin needed permission to race after both cars failed to post a time in SQ1, and Alex Albon was demoted five places due to a track-limit breach in SQ1 that was missed in real time, resulting in the adjusted Sprint starting grid.
A sinkhole on the main straight at Goiania forced emergency repairs that pushed the 2026 Brazilian MotoGP Sprint to 16:20 local time; qualifying for Moto3 and Moto2 was postponed, with Moto2 qualifying moved to Sunday morning due to daylight, and race officials confirmed the Sprint would proceed after asphalt cutting and gravel filling.
F1’s first sprint weekend of 2026 in Shanghai drew a massive crowd to the Tilke-designed circuit as Mercedes led the pace and Ferraris chased, but reliability issues marred the weekend with several DNFs and DNSs. Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden F1 win on Sunday after pole in the sprint, while Hamilton and Leclerc completed the podium; teams will push upgrades ahead of the next race in Japan as they regroup from the mixed results.
George Russell will start the 2026 F1 Chinese Grand Prix Sprint from pole in Shanghai after a strong Friday lap, with Kimi Antonelli second and Lando Norris third while Lewis Hamilton qualifies fourth; Max Verstappen is eighth and Isack Hadjar tenth as the sprint grid is provisionally set, with Alex Albon due to start from the pit lane following a suspension setup change (grid remains provisional until FIA confirmation).
Max Verstappen expressed caution about the challenging competition from McLaren in the upcoming United States Grand Prix Sprint, acknowledging their speed and the difficulty of the race, despite securing pole position with a close effort from his team.
Marc Marquez won the Balaton Sprint in Hungary, extending his winning streak, with Fabio Di Giannantonio and Franco Morbidelli completing the podium. The race was marked by incidents involving top riders, but Marquez remained dominant, raising questions about his continued success in the 2025 season.
Wout van Aert unexpectedly rediscovered his sprinting form by finishing second in the Tour de France's eighth stage, despite initially claiming he would skip the bunch kick, and humorously suggested he would announce his next sprint on Twitter.
Remco Evenepoel expressed frustration over a lack of communication through the race radio, which led to his defeat in the sprint finish of Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España. Despite the setback, Evenepoel showcased his climbing strength and was satisfied with his overall performance. He joked about sending his sports director home but acknowledged the positives of his ride, including his recovery from a previous crash and the strong performance of his team.
Belgian cyclist Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, sprinting to victory on stage 11 from Clermont-Ferrand to Moulins. Philipsen, who has dominated the bunch sprints in this year's race, edged out Dutch rider Dylan Groenewegen at the finish line. There were no changes in the overall standings, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the race lead and Tadej Pogacar in second place. Philipsen expressed confidence in his chances of winning more stages and potentially the green jersey.
Jasper Philipsen secured his fourth stage win at the Tour de France, dominating the sprint finish in stage 11 to Moulins. Despite not having his usual leadout from Mathieu van der Poel, Philipsen found his way to the front and overtook Dylan Groenewegen to claim victory. The race leader, Jonas Vingegaard, maintained his overall lead, with Tadej Pogačar trailing by 17 seconds. The stage featured a three-man breakaway, but they were caught with 13km remaining.
Tour de France green jersey holder Jasper Philipsen has received hate mail on Instagram following his stage 7 victory, but he is not letting it affect him as he focuses on the upcoming stages. Philipsen, who has faced controversy during the race, including protests from other teams, remains determined to continue performing well. The health of his teammate Mathieu van der Poel, who has been instrumental in Philipsen's success, will also play a role in their future performance. Philipsen clarified his statement about the Road World Championships, emphasizing his commitment to the Belgian national team.
Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek won stage 8 of the Tour de France, beating Jasper Philipsen in an uphill sprint. Mark Cavendish abandoned the race after crashing and suspectedly breaking his collarbone. The challenging terrain eliminated several top sprinters, allowing Pedersen to take the victory. There were no significant changes in the general classification, with Jonas Vingegaard maintaining the overall lead. The next stage will feature a tough climb to the top of the Puy de Dome.