The Mercedes star fears the title race could already be over

Was McLaren’s decision to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres an obvious mistake or a gamble worth taking? Here’s all the data from the race.

Mercedes driver George Russell is left with ‘disbelief’ after an early exit from the Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell was forced to retire from the Canadian Grand Prix due to a mechanical issue, allowing team-mate Kimi Antonelli to extend his lead at the top of the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship

Felix Rosenqvist wins the Indianapolis 500 from David Malukas by just 0.0233 seconds in the tightest finish in the race’s history.

Follow live updates and watch the best video the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event

British drivers George Russell and Lando Norris were forced to retire in the race

Pirelli fears Formula 1’s new wet tyres could struggle if rain hits the Canadian GP, particularly if drivers do not keep up temperature.

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell is out of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal after an engine problem led to his eventual retirement from the race.

Lando Norris reflects on a Canadian Grand Prix where not a lot of things went our way.

He had wobbled and struggled throughout the qualifying session but at the death he roared through and supplanted his teammate Kimi Antonelli, pushing him to second on the grid.

Max Verstappen says another season with Formula 1s current regulations is not mentally doable; watch the Canadian Grand Prix live on Sky Sports F1 and Main Event at 9pm on Sunday, with build-up from 7.30pm at an expected wet Montreal

George Russell won the Montreal Sprint race but Lando Norris admitted he would have been 10 seconds behind had Mercedes team-mates Russell and Antonelli not battled each other on track

Gianpiero Lambiase has been rumoured to be in line for the McLaren team principal job, a position currently held by Andrea Stella

Practice for the Canadian GP had to be stopped when Liam Lawson’s car halted on track and couldn’t be removed – but this isn’t the only reason for the governing body’s ire

The Williams driver had to sit out of sprint qualifying due to the incident

Mercedes’ Montreal upgrades appear to have delivered, with Kimi Antonelli convinced the updated W17 has given the team an advantage.

Four-time F1 world champion Alain Prost, who drove for McLaren and Ferrari in a legendary career, has reportedly been injured in his home after masked men allegedly entered his home

This Circuit de Giles Villeneuve is a favourite of Russell’s, scene of a distinguished victory last year, and there is a sense of needing to deliver now – or panic is at his elbow.

The Dutchman has only finished as high as fifth so far this season

Lewis Hamilton was Mercedes biggest challenger for much of Sprint Qualifying but had to settle for fifth; watch the Sprint at 5pm on Saturday live on Sky Sports F1, build-up from 4pm; Grand Prix Qualifying follows at 9pm

Ted Kravitz and Bernie Collins explain what upgrades Mercedes have brought ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

The seven-time world champion is chasing his first Ferrari win this weekend

Disagreements over the finer details of Formula 1’s 2027 power unit changes require further talks, as the FIA is trying to get a compromise over the line

Kimi Antonelli has a new clutch paddle for the Canadian GP as Mercedes searches for ‘something we’re missing’ after string of poor race starts

Despite only qualifying fifth, Lewis Hamilton was pleased with the performance of his Ferrari in Sprint qualifying.

Fernando Alonso locks up in SQ1, hurling his Aston Martin into the barriers at the Canadian GP.

Follow the latest updates and watch the best video from the the first day of track action on Montreals first-ever Sprint weekend. Watch live on Sky Sports F1

Lewis Hamilton says he has no thoughts about stopping racing in Formula 1 and insists he will “be here for quite some time”.

Max Verstappen says planned changes to Formula 1’s engine rules for next year would return racing “almost back to normal”.

George Russell is under pressure having fallen 20 points behind his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the world championship; watch the Canadian Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 this weekend, with Practice at 5.30pm and Sprint Qualifying live at 9.30pm on Friday

Lewis Hamilton on his long-time support of Arsenal and why he feels inspired by Mikel Artetas newly-crowned champions; watch the Canadian Grand Prix on Sky Sports F1 this weekend, with Practice at 5.30pm and Sprint Qualifying live at 9.30pm on Friday

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu brutally rubbishes reports of a rift with Esteban Ocon.

Montreal’s street circuit is one of Hamilton’s favourites – but Mercedes and McLaren appear to be a step ahead right now

Lando Norris has urged McLaren to keep pushing as they look to overhaul Mercedes at the front of the grid.

Lewis Hamilton has prepared differently for the Canadian Grand Prix after struggling to align his simulator work and on-track performance.

Christian Horner’s recent public appearance could be an indication of his readiness to return to motorsport

After seeing Kimi Antonelli seize the early lead of the world championship with three successive victories, can George Russell hit back in Montreal? watch every session of the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend from Friday, live on Sky Sports F1

The four-time world champion is back in an F1 car this weekend for the Canadian GP after almost winning the Nurburgring 24 Hours aboard a Mercedes GT3

Lando Norris fancies tackling the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans in the future.

Perez says Cadillac cannot afford to stand still with Aston Martin preparing a major AMR26 upgrade package.

Danica Patrick will be covering the historic Indianapolis 500 set to take place this weekend

Fernando Alonso made the shock decision to miss a Grand Prix and instead to take part in the Indianapolis 500

In an exclusive interview with PF1, Christopher Haase has lifted the lid on Max Verstappen’s technique.

Max Verstappen made a late change of plan on the eve of the Nürburgring 24 Hours with Daniel Juncadella revealing a private conversation.

Former F1 driver Alexander Rossi has undergone surgery after a horror crash in practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the Indy 500.

Canadian Grand Prix preview with the key storylines, form guide and what to expect in Montreal as Mercedes faces growing pressure from McLaren and rivals.

George Russell has a big weekend ahead of him in the early stages of the Formula 1 title fight as momentum is firmly with championship leader Kimi Antonelli; watch the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint weekend from this Friday, live on Sky Sports F1

Watch some of the best battles and overtakes from Max Verstappen as he made his debut in the Nurburgring 24-Hour race.

F1 star Max Verstappen continues to dominate motorsport headlines