Hamilton 'all smiles' & Antonelli 'not afraid to fight' - driver ratings
Kimi Antonelli achieved his fourth consecutive victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, capitalizing on teammate George Russell's retirement. Lewis Hamilton finished in second place after a strong battle with Max Verstappen, who secured his first podium of the season in third. The race highlighted the competitive dynamics within the teams, particularly between Antonelli and Russell, as well as Hamilton's resurgence in form.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth consecutive win of the season.
- ▪Lewis Hamilton finished second, overtaking Max Verstappen, who claimed third place.
- ▪George Russell retired from the race, allowing Antonelli a clear path to victory.
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Hamilton 'all smiles' & Antonelli 'not afraid to fight' - driver ratingsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kimi Antonelli (right) replaced Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes when the seven-time world champion moved to Ferrari in 2025ByHarry BenjaminBBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentatorPublished5 minutes agoMercedes' Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive win of the season with victory at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Italian teenager battled with team-mate George Russell for the lead but he was given a clear run to the chequered flag when Briton Russell, who beat Antonelli in the sprint race on Saturday, retired from the grand prix.
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