George Russell won the sprint race in Montreal after tangling with team mate and championship rival Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
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.
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Charles Leclerc urged Ferrari to “complain” about his rivals’ behaviour on their cool-down laps after qualifying for the sprint race in Montreal.
Noel Leon recovered from contact in the F2 Sprint to secure his maiden win.
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George Russell has taken provisional pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris.
Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?