STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Montreal.

George Russell laid down a marker on Saturday with an elbows-out Sprint victory followed by pole position, eradicating any doubt – were any to exist – that he’s more than up for the fight. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli lines-up alongside him, as Mercedes’ upgrade kept them at the front of the pack – just.
The Sprint suggested Mercedes have the pace to stay in front – but not necessarily get in front, and in the longer-format Grand Prix, they’ll need the right strategy to maintain track position, with the McLarens and Ferraris in close attendance.
Next Up
Related Articles
Antonelli sets the pace ahead of Leclerc during Madring FP2
F2: Beganovic flies in Madrid to take second pole of 2026
What Gasly’s Monza pole brings to Alpine ahead of Madrid
How Verstappen and Lawson rate Red Bull's chances in Madrid
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Spanish GP
‘Best day of my life’ – Antonelli reflects on Monza triumph
