Kimi Antonelli Wins the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal

Kimi Antonelli confirmed his outstanding form in Formula 1 by winning the Canadian Grand Prix at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal, securing his fourth consecutive victory and extending his lead in the championship standings. The Italian driver was involved in an intense battle throughout the weekend with his Mercedes teammate, George Russell, who ultimately retired from the race and left without points.

Fierce Battle Between the Mercedes Drivers

From the very start, the two Mercedes drivers fought aggressively for the lead and came close to making contact on several occasions. On lap six, Antonelli nearly collided with Russell in an aggressive move that could have taken both drivers out of the race in Montreal.

The tension continued throughout the event. On lap 23, the Italian managed to overtake Russell for P1, but just one lap later, the British driver reclaimed the position. There was no room for peace between the two Mercedes teammates. On lap 25, they touched once again, and Russell managed to hold onto the lead with a defensive move right at the limit.

Over team radio, Russell asked for calm amid the relentless pressure from Antonelli, who refused to back down. However, the drama peaked on lap 30 when the Briton’s engine suddenly failed. Clearly frustrated, Russell stepped out of his car knowing he had suffered a result that seriously hurts his title hopes.

With Russell out of contention, Antonelli took complete control of the race. The Italian found his rhythm, managed the gap perfectly, and no one was able to match his pace all the way to the checkered flag at the Gilles Villeneuve Circuit in Montreal.

Tough Day for McLaren as Lewis Hamilton Returns to the Podium

Although Mercedes had shown some issues during the sprint session, the team appeared to have solved them ahead of the main race. Even so, the fierce internal battle between its drivers made it clear that competition within the team is more intense than ever.

It was not a great day for McLaren, either. Lando Norris retired, marking his first DNF since the Dutch Grand Prix in 2025. The reigning world champion had enjoyed a solid weekend after finishing second in the sprint and third in qualifying, but he failed to see the checkered flag on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton also delivered a strong performance that allowed him to return to the podium in second place, achieving his best result since the Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2024. Max Verstappen completed the podium by finishing third.

In addition, Antonelli became only the second Italian driver in Formula 1 history to achieve four consecutive victories, following Alberto Ascari, who still holds the record with seven straight wins.

Antonelli and Mercedes are proving unstoppable as they continue their charge toward the world championship.