Antonelli regrets Russell retirement but happy with F1 lead
Kimi Antonelli expressed regret over George Russell's retirement due to a power unit failure during the Canadian Grand Prix. Despite this setback for his teammate, Antonelli celebrated his fourth consecutive victory, extending his lead in the championship standings. He acknowledged the competitive nature of their race and looked forward to the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth straight victory.
- ▪George Russell, Antonelli's teammate, retired from the race due to a power unit failure.
- ▪Antonelli expressed regret over the end of their on-track battle but was pleased with his performance.
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