Kimi Antonelli wins fourth Formula 1 race in a row after George Russell’s car breaks down
Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after George Russell's car suffered a power unit failure. Antonelli's win expands his lead in the championship standings to 43 points over Russell. The race featured intense competition between the two teammates, highlighting their rivalry for the title.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli won the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth win in a row.
- ▪George Russell retired from the lead on lap 30 due to a power unit failure.
- ▪Antonelli now leads the championship standings by 43 points over Russell.
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Formula 1Kimi Antonelli wins fourth Formula 1 race in a row after George Russell’s car breaks downRussell retired from the lead on lap 30 after a weekend of intense on-track battles with Antonelli, spicing up their rivalry for the world championship. Antonelli leads by 43 points.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Race winner Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates following the F1 Grand Prix of Canada in Montreal, Quebec, on Sunday.Sona Maleterova / Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 24, 2026, 6:02 PM EDTBy Sahil KapurBuckle up: The Mercedes intra-team battle for the Formula 1 drivers’ world championship just kicked into high gear.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Kimi Antonelli won a wet-to-dry Canadian…
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