Antonelli wins again to capitalise on Russell retirement in Canada
Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after George Russell's retirement from the lead due to a power-unit issue. The race featured intense competition between the two Mercedes drivers, who frequently swapped positions before Russell's unexpected exit. Antonelli's win extends his championship lead to 43 points, intensifying the rivalry between the teammates.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix after George Russell retired from the lead.
- ▪Russell's retirement was attributed to a power-unit problem, impacting his title hopes.
- ▪Antonelli's victory marks his fourth consecutive win, increasing his championship lead to 43 points.
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Antonelli wins again to capitalise on Russell retirement in CanadaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kimi Antonelli claimed victory for the fourth successive grand prixByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in MontrealPublished23 minutes agoGeorge Russell suffered a major blow to his title hopes as retirement from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix handed victory to team-mate Kimi Antonelli.The two Mercedes drivers had staged a gripping battle for the lead, swapping places several times, and were still nose to tail when Russell's car suddenly stopped on lap 30.Antonelli's fourth win in a row, coupled with Russell's retirement for what Mercedes said appeared to be a power-unit problem, puts the Italian 43 points ahead in the championship - seven points off two clear wins.Russell's…
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