Antonelli wins again to capitalise on Russell retirement in Canada
Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after his teammate George Russell retired while leading the race. Russell's retirement, attributed to a power-unit issue, significantly impacted his championship hopes, leaving Antonelli 43 points ahead in the standings. The race featured intense competition between the two Mercedes drivers, but Russell's exit deprived fans of a thrilling finish.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth consecutive win.
- ▪George Russell retired from the race while leading due to a power-unit problem.
- ▪Antonelli now leads the championship standings by 43 points after Russell's retirement.
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