The FIA has officially confirmed the final classification for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix after a dramatic evening of steward investigations and late penalties reshaped the results in Montreal. What initially looked like a straightforward race result quickly turned into one of the most controversial finishes of the season, with multiple drivers punished following incidents during the race.
Mercedes star Kimi Antonelli emerged as the winner after surviving a chaotic race filled with retirements, collisions and strategy drama. The Italian youngster delivered another dominant performance to strengthen his championship lead after team-mate George Russell retired from the race while battling for victory. Lewis Hamilton secured second place for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull.
The FIA stewards remained busy long after the chequered flag. One of the biggest penalties involved Isack Hadjar, who received a 10-second time penalty for aggressive defensive driving against Charles Leclerc before later being handed an additional stop-go penalty for ignoring yellow flags. Despite the punishments, Hadjar still managed to hold onto fifth position due to the large gap behind him.
Oscar Piastri also suffered a costly penalty after contact with Alex Albon during a tense midfield battle. The McLaren driver dropped out of the points following the FIA decision, adding to a disappointing weekend for the team after Lando Norris retired with mechanical issues
Formula 1® – The Official F1® Website +1
Further penalties were issued after the race, with Valtteri Bottas punished for exceeding the pit-lane speed limit by just 0.1 km/h, while Gabriel Bortoleto was penalised for breaching Virtual Safety Car procedures.
Final Top 10 Classification – 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
Max Verstappen – Red Bull
Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
Isack Hadjar – Red Bull Ford
Franco Colapinto – Alpine
Liam Lawson – Racing Bulls
Pierre Gasly – Alpine
Carlos Sainz Jr. – Williams
Oliver Bearman – Haas
The dramatic Canadian Grand Prix has now intensified both the drivers’ and constructors’ championship battles, while also increasing scrutiny on FIA stewarding decisions as Formula 1 heads into the next round of the 2026 season.