F1 Canadian GP: Russell wins sprint race after Antonelli clash, qualifying to come – live
George Russell secured a victory in the sprint race at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, overcoming pressure from Lando Norris. This win marks a crucial moment for Russell as he aims to reassert himself in the championship standings. Meanwhile, Kimi Antonelli, who has been leading the championship, expressed frustration after the race.
- ▪George Russell won the sprint race at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪Russell faced significant pressure from Lando Norris during the race.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli, who has won the last three races, was left frustrated after finishing behind Russell.
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32m ago13.30 EDTGiles Richards' sprint race reportHere’s Giles’s view on Russell and Antonelli: double quotation markThey had the race in their hands after both made a good start from the front row and Russell closed out well despite pressure from Norris, but the debrief at Mercedes will likely still be a feisty affair. Still, the win was the strong start to the weekend Russell was looking for. He won the opening race of the season in Australia and the first sprint of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix, but with Antonelli winning the past three races, the young Italian had taken a strong lead in the world championship. Russell needed to reassert himself and did so in the first real test.
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