Antonelli wins dramatic Canadian GP as Russell retires

Kimi Antonelli has extended his championship lead to 43 points after a dominant victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing his fourth consecutive win. The race saw a fierce battle between Mercedes teammates Antonelli and George Russell, until a power unit failure forced Russell to retire on Lap 30. Lewis Hamilton secured a strong second place for Ferrari, overtaking Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in the closing stages, while Verstappen claimed his first podium of the season in third. Other notable performances included Franco Colapinto taking sixth for Alpine and Ollie Bearman rounding out the points for Haas. It was a challenging day for many, with McLaren’s Lando Norris retiring due to gearbox issues following a strategic miscalculation with tyre choices. Other retirements included Sergio Perez, Fernando Alonso, Alex Albon, and Arvid Lindblad, while the race saw intense midfield battles throughout the field.