Live: F1 faces threat of first wet race in new era, Piastri starts fourth
Oscar Piastri will start fourth in the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, alongside his McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The front row features George Russell and Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes, who are set to continue their rivalry after a dramatic sprint race. Rain is expected, potentially making this the first wet race of the new regulation era.
- ▪Oscar Piastri starts fourth in the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪George Russell and Kimi Antonelli occupy the front row for Mercedes.
- ▪There is a threat of rain, which could lead to the first wet race of the season.
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liveF1 Canada live: Oscar Piastri starts fourth, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli on front rowMBy Michael DoyleTopic:Formula 1Mon 25 May 2026 at 4:07amMon 25 May 2026 at 4:07amMon 25 May 2026 at 4:07amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/f1-live-canadian-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-lando-norris/106011364Link copiedShareShare articleOscar 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…
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