The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control
The Canadian Grand Prix marked a pivotal moment in the Formula 1 title race, with Kimi Antonelli taking a significant lead over George Russell. Russell's retirement during the race allowed Antonelli to secure his fourth consecutive victory, extending his championship lead to 43 points. Despite the setback, Russell remains determined to continue competing and hopes for a change in fortune in the upcoming races.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of George Russell in the drivers' championship.
- ▪Russell's retirement after 30 laps allowed Antonelli to win the race.
- ▪Russell expressed frustration over a series of unfortunate events affecting his performance.
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The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took controlImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Kimi Antonelli is now 43 points ahead of Mercedes team-mate George Russell in the drivers' championshipByAndrew BensonF1 CorrespondentPublished25 May 2026, 01:51 BSTUpdated 7 minutes agoThe Canadian Grand Prix was the race in which the Formula 1 title battle finally came alive this year.It was also, however, the race in which it took a potentially decisive turn, putting a huge dent in George Russell's hopes of beating his 19-year-old Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to the championship.Russell's retirement from the race came after 30 laps of frenetic battling between the pair which lit up the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on a damp, gloomy day so cold it tempted world champions McLaren…
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