Antonelli extends title lead with Canadian GP win after Russell engine failure

Kimi Antonelli has claimed a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after a titanic battle with George Russell was ended by a sudden engine failure for the Englishman.

Posted on May 24, 2026 by ApexF1

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Kimi Antonelli has claimed a comfortable victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after a titanic battle with George Russell was ended by a sudden engine failure for the Englishman.

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