F1 Canadian Grand Prix

F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as George Russell retires in Montreal

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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on team-mate George Russell by winning the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, while Russell retired with mechanical issues.

Russell was leading the race after an intense fight with Antonelli, including a glancing blow at the final chicane, when his Mercedes suffered a power unit failure on lap 30. After parking up at Turn 9, Russell …Keep reading

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