F1 Canada LIVE: Russell takes pole with last-gasp effort to deny Antonelli
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Key Points:
- George Russell secured pole position and won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after a tense battle with teammate Kimi Antonelli, who accused Russell of aggressive driving and demanded a penalty.
- The rivalry between Russell and Antonelli escalated post-race, requiring Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff to intervene via team radio to calm Antonelli down.
- McLaren and Ferrari remained highly competitive throughout the weekend, with Lewis Hamilton showing strong pace but finishing last among the leading four in the sprint race due to a collision with the Wall of Champions.
- Alex Albon suffered significant damage during practice after hitting a groundhog and crashing, forcing him to miss sprint qualifying and start the race from the pit lane.
- Speculation continues around driver futures, with Haas denying rumors about Esteban Ocon's departure and ongoing uncertainty regarding Max Verstappen's career and position at Red Bull.