F1 Canadian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins as George Russell retires

F1 Canadian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli wins as George Russell retires

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Key Points:

  • George Russell's retirement from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix due to a power-unit problem handed victory to his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, extending Antonelli's winning streak to four and increasing his championship lead to 43 points.
  • The intense battle between Russell and Antonelli featured multiple lead changes and on-track clashes, leading to team warnings to maintain clean racing; Russell's exit ended the thrilling contest and allowed Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen to fight for second place.
  • McLaren struggled with a poor tyre strategy, starting on intermediate tyres in dry conditions, resulting in early pit stops and further setbacks including a collision penalty for Oscar Piastri and a suspected gearbox failure for Lando Norris.
  • Lewis Hamilton overtook Max Verstappen late in the race to secure second place, marking his best finish for Ferrari this season, while Verstappen earned his first podium of the year by finishing third.
  • Charles Leclerc finished fourth despite a near-spin and frustration with his race, while Red Bull's Isack Hadjar claimed fifth despite a penalty; Alpine, Racing Bulls, Williams, and Haas drivers completed the top ten.

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