Kimi Antonelli clinches Canadian GP win, widens lead over George Russell

Italian Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship advantage to 43 points over teammate George Russell. Russell, who was leading the race, retired midway due to a technical problem, preventing him from scoring any points. The podium was completed by Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari in second place and Max Verstappen of Red Bull in third.

The result sets up a crucial showdown at the upcoming Monte Carlo round on June 6‑7, where Antonelli will look to defend his expanded lead while Mercedes assesses the reliability issue that halted Russell's charge. The race also highlighted low‑scoring performances from McLaren, with Lando Norris retiring and Oscar Piastri finishing outside the points.

Overall, the Canadian Grand Prix has shifted the balance in the tightly contested 2026 Formula 1 season, giving Antonelli a comfortable cushion as the championship battle intensifies.