
Formula 1's 2026 era began with a chaotic Australian Grand Prix that mixed on-track mayhem, politicking, and a polarized product; Mercedes emerged strongly with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli performing well. That momentum and the season storylines remain relevant as the championship moves to Montreal, where sprint qualifying is the first competitive session and Antonelli arrives in form. The practice upgrades run by teams could influence the order, making the Canadian sprint an early indicator of whether the opening-round pecking order holds.
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