Oscar Piastri starts on the second row of the grid for this morning’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. 

Piastri will start alongside McLaren teammate Lando Norris, while George Russell and Kimi Antonelli start on the front row for Mercedes.

The Mercedes teammates will resume their battle after coming together during yesterday’s sprint race.

There is a threat of rain as well to add more drama to the grand prix.

Follow all the action of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on the live blog below.

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:45am

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:45am

Catch up on the sprint race and grand prix qualifying

There was plenty of drama in Montreal during yesterday’s sprint race and qualifying.

Mercedes teammates came together, while Oscar Piastri produced a stunning overtake.

Catch up on all of yesterday’s action by tapping the link below.

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:30am

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:30am

When is the start of the F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Here is when the Canadian Grand Prix will begin in your state or territory.

6am AEST: NSW, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, ACT5:30am ACST: South Australia, Northern Territory4am AWST: Western AustraliaMon 25 May 2026 at 4:11am

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:11am

There is rain in Montreal

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.

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:07am

Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:07am

Welcome to the ABC Sport F1 live blog

Good morning, Australia.

Welcome back to ABC Sport’s live digital coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 championship season.

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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