Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history with multiple world championships and countless records to his name.
George Russell insists the dramatic clash with Kimi Antonelli during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint was “not a big deal” after the Mercedes teammates nearly came together twice during the race. The post ‘No big deal’: Russell downplays Mercedes sprint clash appeared first on ApexF1.com.
George Russell survived a tense clash with his team mate Kimi Antonelli to win the Sprint in Canada.
George Russell took pole position for the sprint race in Montreal after the early threat from Lewis Hamilton faded and Max Verstappen risked an early elimination.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has given his verdict on the clash between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in the Canadian Grand Prix Sprint, stating “you can’t expect to have a lion in the car and a puppy outside” regarding the Italian teenager.
Charles Leclerc was downcast after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he ‘couldn’t feel the car’.
Also in Saturday’s edition of the ApexF1 round-up, Formula 1 teams are discussing a plan to shorten grands prix in 2027.
Charles Leclerc is feeling more positive about what might be possible for Ferrari in the Canadian Grand Prix due to his pace en route to P5 in Saturday’s Sprint.
George Russell beat Mercedes team mate Kimi Antonelli and McLaren’s Lando Norris to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with a last-gasp effort.
Racing Bulls has been stung 30,000 euros ($49,000 AUD) by the FIA for what it said was an inexcusable issue during Practice 1 at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The post FIA slaps Racing Bulls with $49,000 fine over ‘serious matter’ appeared first on ApexF1.com.