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F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as George Russell retires in Montreal
Motorsport.comMay 24, 2026
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has deepened his championship lead on teammate George Russell by winning the Canadian GP, 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 jumped out of the ...