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Live: F1 faces threat of first wet race in new era, Piastri starts fourth

ABC Australia · May 24, 2026, 6:07 PM

Key takeaways

  • Piastri will start alongside Mc Laren 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.

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Link copied Share Share article Oscar Piastri starts on the second row of the grid for this morning's Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix.

Piastri will start alongside Mc Laren 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.

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