George Russell’s battery failure on Lap 30 of the Canadian Grand Prix ended a spectacular battle and handed Kimi Antonelli a sizeable points lead in the championship. Whilst George will be gutted, when the dust settles he’ll recognise that there were still plenty of reasons for him to leave Montreal with his head held high.
There’s a natural, yet almost unfair expectation on George right now – similar to that which Lando Norris had early last year.
McLaren were set to be Mercedes’ closest challengers in the Canadian Grand Prix, but the decision to start their drivers on intermediate tyres quickly backfired.
After Kimi Antonelli and George Russell came to blows in Canada, Team Principal Toto Wolff has reflected on Mercedes’ approach to letting them fight for position.
George Russell was left dismayed by his sudden mid-race retirement following a dramatic battle with team mate Kimi Antonelli.
Max Verstappen finished sixth in the second part of qualifying for the Nürburgring 24 Hours. The Dutchman drove a good lap and qualified for the battle for pole.
Oscar Piastri said McLaren’s failed tactical gamble made them look like “idiots” while Lando Norris revealed he “pushed for” the call.
George Russell claimed his third consecutive pole position at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve with a stunning late lap to deny teammate Kimi Antonelli at the Canadian Grand Prix. The post Russell steals Canadian GP pole from Antonelli appeared first on ApexF1News.com.
George Russell took pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix but Andrea Kimi Antonelli had the pace to beat him.
Full Sprint results from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneueve where George Russell took victory The post Canadian GP: Sprint Results appeared first on ApexF1News.com.
Mercedes brought their first in-season upgrade for 2026 to Montreal – and the early signs were very encouraging as George Russell hit the ground running to pip his team mate Kimi Antonelli to Sprint pole. But can he continue that form and get his championship back on track?