Mercedes duo clash as Kimi Antonelli set new F1 record

25 May 2026 • 2:35 PM MYT
The Independent
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Mercedes duo clash as Kimi Antonelli set new F1 record

  • Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, the first time a driver has won his first four races in a row, extending his championship lead after a pulsating battle with teammate George Russell.
  • George Russell retired from the race due to an electrical issue, significantly impacting his title hopes and leaving him 43 points behind Antonelli.
  • The Mercedes pair, Antonelli and Russell, exchanged the lead multiple times and made contact again, a day after their collision in Saturday's sprint race.
  • Lewis Hamilton achieved his best result for Ferrari, finishing second after overcoming Max Verstappen, who secured his first podium of the season in third.
  • McLaren had a challenging afternoon, with Lando Norris retiring from the race and Oscar Piastri finishing in eleventh position.

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