General · 23 May 2026

Formula 1: Sprint Lights Out At 5pm Before Montreal Pole Fight

Montreal's sprint weekend enters its busiest phase on Saturday with both the sprint race and Grand Prix qualifying taking place over a five-hour period at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. George Russell starts the sprint from pole after Mercedes secured a front-row lockout alongside Kimi Antonelli during Friday qualifying. British viewers can watch the sprint at 5pm BST before qualifying begins later at 9pm BST.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 May 2026 at 12:44

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