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Lando Norris defends McLaren strategy after Canadian GP gamble backfires
Lando Norris has defended McLaren's gamble to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres, insisting the decision was based on valid reasoning despite ultimately backfiring. With Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hit by unpredictable showers in the build-up to lights out, tyre selection proved to be tricky. While the majority of the grid opted for slick rubber, the Woking outfit ... Keep reading
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All results and standings from the 2026 F1 Canadian GP
Drivers' Championship Pos. Driver Points 1 K. AntonelliMercedes 131 18/2 29 25/1 28 31 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 G ... Keep reading
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Kimi Antonelli extends points lead over George Russell after Canadian GP: 2026 F1 championship standings
By winning the Canadian Grand Prix while his team-mate George Russell retired due to an engine failure, Kimi Antonelli secured a decisive 25-0 victory. Already leading the championship, the Italian — who claimed his fourth consecutive win this season (and of his career) — extended his lead to 43 points over Russell. See also: Formula 1F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli lands F1 ... Keep reading
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Russell in ‘disbelief’ over dramatic Canadian GP retirement
George Russell was left dismayed by his sudden mid-race retirement following a dramatic battle with team mate Kimi Antonelli.
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Antonelli surges to F1 Canadian GP win after teammate Russell retires in lead
Mercedes teenager claims fourth consecutive victory Lewis Hamilton second; Max Verstappen third It is 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…
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Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit
Mercedes driver George Russell said he was "lost for words" after retiring from the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix lead, but said he "loved" his intense battle with team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Russell and Antonelli had been trading the lead until power unit trouble saw Russell coast to a halt on lap 30, handing Antonelli a comfortable drive to his fourth consecutive grand prix win. As a result ... Keep reading
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George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit
Mercedes driver George Russell said he was "lost for words" after retiring from the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix lead, but said he "loved" his intense battle with team-mate Kimi Antonelli. Russell and Antonelli had been trading the lead until power unit trouble saw Russell coast to a halt on lap 30, handing Antonelli a comfortable drive to his fourth consecutive grand prix win. As a result ... Keep reading
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Antonelli wins dramatic Canadian GP as Russell retires
Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead in the Drivers' Championship after winning the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes team mate George Russell forced to retire with a power unit issue.
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F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while Russell retired with mechanical issues. Russell was leading the race after an intense fight with Antonelli, including a glancing blow at the final chicane, when his Mercedes suffered a power unit failure on lap 30. After parking up at Turn 9, Russell ... Keep reading
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F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as George Russell retires in Montreal
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while Russell retired with mechanical issues. Russell was leading the race after an intense fight with Antonelli, including a glancing blow at the final chicane, when his Mercedes suffered a power unit failure on lap 30. After parking up at Turn 9, Russell ... Keep reading
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Five quick takeaways from drama-filled Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell’s title campaign takes a major hit It’s gone from bad to worse for George Russell since his Australia win. Ahead of Montreal, Kimi Antonelli had won three races in a row — and in Miami Russell himself clearly struggled, allowing the gap to grow to 20 points. A gap, he said ahead of the Montreal weekend, doesn’t worry him that much. “There’s really no need to panic ... Keep reading
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Antonelli wins again to capitalise on Russell retirement in Canada
Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix as his Mercedes team-mate George Russell is forced to retire.
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