Antonelli quickest in Canada practice as Albon collides with groundhog
Kimi Antonelli topped the practice session at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes one-two finish. Alex Albon's Williams collided with a groundhog, causing significant damage and leading to multiple red flags during the session. The practice highlighted the effectiveness of Mercedes' recent upgrades, with Antonelli maintaining a strong lead in the drivers' championship.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli led the practice session, finishing 0.142 seconds ahead of teammate George Russell.
- ▪Alex Albon crashed his Williams after colliding with a groundhog, causing heavy damage to his car.
- ▪The session experienced multiple red flags due to incidents involving Albon and other drivers.
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