Antonelli surges to F1 Canadian GP win after teammate Russell retires in lead

The Guardian UK Sunday 24 May 2026, 22:11 UTC By Giles Richards 1 min read

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Kimi Antonelli secured a record-breaking victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after his teammate, George Russell, retired from the race. Antonelli's win marks his fourth consecutive victory, with Lewis Hamilton finishing second and Max Verstappen third. The result dealt a significant blow to George Russell's world championship aspirations.

Mercedes teenager claims fourth consecutive victory
Lewis Hamilton second; Max Verstappen third

Too early to be decisive yet but without doubt George Russell was left cursing his damnable luck as his world championship ambitions took a body blow in Montreal. The British driver was left angry and disconsolate as his Mercedes ground to halt on track at the Canadian Grand Prix and his teammate and title-rival Kimi Antonelli powered to a record-breaking victory

Russell must be wondering what he has to do to catch a break in what increasingly looks like a two-way title fight with his Italian teammate. He had claimed victory in the sprint race, then pole and then had an absolutely gripping, toe-to-toe with the 19-year-old for the opening 29 laps on the Île Notre-Dame.

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