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Kimi Antonelli admits that his victory in the Canadian Grand Prix was "not really the way I wanted", after Mercedes team mate George Russell retired following an epic tussle between the pair.

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that the intense battle between drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for the lead in the Canadian Grand Prix was "just acceptable".

Lewis Hamilton has always loved Montreal and there was a broad smile across his face after he came out best in a late-race battle with old adversary Max Verstappen to finish second

Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.

Harry Benjamin, Rebecca Clancy and Marc Priestley review a dramatic Canadian GP.

IndyCar Officiating has announced a post-race technical inspection penalty violation by the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of Alex Palou following the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500.
IndyCar Officiating stated the following via a release:
“During post-race inspection of car No. 10, IndyCar Officiating discovered the front wing of car  No. 10 failed the front wing height ...Keep reading

The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.

The Formula 1 title battle caught light in Canada - but then took a potentially decisive turn, writes Andrew Benson.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

BBC Radio 5 Live F1 commentator Harry Benjamin rates how the drivers performed during the Canadian Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have been praised by fans for their "wholesome" cooldown room exchange following the Canadian Grand Prix. 
After a tense 68 laps at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hamilton and Verstappen crossed the line in second and third, respectively, securing another shared podium for the two drivers.
But as the adrenaline faded and the pair made their way to ...Keep reading

Once again, Pato O'Ward's chances of taking the victory at the Indianapolis 500 were complicated by a late yellow flag in the 110th edition held this Sunday, following a race where the Mexican had worked hard to find the pace with a new chassis he had not used at the Brickyard in previous years.
O’Ward and Arrow McLaren developed a strategy that allowed them to prepare the car for the final ...Keep reading

A Canadian Grand Prix marshal has stolen the show on social media after a moment on camera was branded "the most stylish thing" at the race.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve delivered several tense battles, including between Mercedes team-mates Kimi Antonelli and George Russell, and Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. But one of the most viral moments from the weekend came from a trackside ...Keep reading

Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher believes that Kimi Antonelli could become the "successor to Max Verstappen one day".
The Italian driver claimed his fourth consecutive grand prix win at the Canadian Grand Prix and extended his lead in the drivers' championship to 43 points over his Mercedes team-mate George Russell. 
The early stages of the grand prix featured a tense intra-team ...Keep reading

Lando Norris has defended McLaren's gamble to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres, insisting the decision was based on valid reasoning despite ultimately backfiring. 
With Circuit Gilles Villeneuve hit by unpredictable showers in the build-up to lights out, tyre selection proved to be tricky. While the majority of the grid opted for slick rubber, the Woking outfit ...Keep reading

Drivers' Championship 




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K. AntonelliMercedes
131
18/2
29
25/1
28
31
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George Russell was left dismayed by his sudden mid-race retirement following a dramatic battle with team mate Kimi Antonelli.

Kimi Antonelli has extended his lead in the Drivers' Championship after winning the Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes team mate George Russell forced to retire with a power unit issue.

The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Lenovo Grand Prix du Canada 2026.