F1 Canadian GP: Russell wins sprint after Antonelli clash
Autosport • • general
Key Points:
- George Russell won the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, maintaining a calm and controlled lead despite pressure from Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, who went off track twice while attempting overtakes.
- Mercedes secured a front-row lockout at the start, with Russell leading Antonelli, followed by McLaren's Lando Norris in third and Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, and others completing the top eight.
- Antonelli's aggressive attempts to pass Russell resulted in him losing second place to Norris after going off the grass, and he eventually finished third after failing to overtake Norris on the final lap.
- Lewis Hamilton dropped to sixth by the race's end after pressure from Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, while Verstappen finished seventh and Racing Bulls’ Arvid Lindblad claimed the final point after some rivals faced issues.
- Several drivers, including Lance Stroll, Valtteri Bottas, Oliver Bearman, Alexander Albon, and Pierre Gasly, started from the pitlane due to various problems, with Stroll finishing highest among them despite a front suspension issue.