Antonelli extends title lead with Canadian GP win after Russell engine failure

Kimi Antonelli has claimed a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after a titanic battle with George Russell was ended by a sudden engine failure for the Englishman.

Posted on May 24, 2026 by ApexF1

Kimi Antonelli has claimed a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after a titanic battle with George Russell was ended by a sudden engine failure for the Englishman.

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Kimi Antonelli has created Formula 1 history by becoming the first driver to win his opening four career grands prix consecutively, taking victory in an action-packed Canadian Grand Prix as his championship rivals faltered behind him. The post Russell heartbreak, McLaren misery as Antonelli wins in Canada appeared first on ApexF1.com.

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