Antonelli Seeks to Extend Sensational Start with Fourth Win
The 19-year-old leads George Russell by 20 points as Mercedes bring a major upgrade package and Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull prepare to respond.
- Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli targets a fourth consecutive Formula One victory this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, as Mercedes unveils a major upgrade package.
- The 19-year-old Antonelli leads Mercedes teammate George Russell by 20 points after four rounds of the 22-race championship, with Russell aiming to re-establish his authority within the team.
- Russell, who took pole at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in 2024, hopes to repeat his success, while Antonelli seeks to improve upon last year's third-place finish, his first career podium.
- Championship-Leading Mercedes faces competition from Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull, with four-time champion Max Verstappen aiming to add to his three previous victories as organizers expect a record crowd in Montreal.
- Lance Stroll enters as the sole Canadian driver in the race, though he and Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso hold little optimism due to performance struggles with their uncompetitive Honda engine.
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Russell ready to fight back as Antonelli chases four in a row
George Russell has a perfect opportunity to regain momentum and change the narrative in Canada this weekend after three straight wins for Mercedes teammate and Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli. Russell, the pre-season bookmakers’ favourite, won the opener in Australia but the Briton is now 20 points behind the 19-year-old Italian and needing to show who he is and what he can do. He could do with better luck, but a commanding performance in Mont…
Canadian GP preview: Antonelli seeks to extend sensational start with fourth win
Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli seeks a sensational fourth consecutive victory to boost his F1 drivers’ title bid this weekend, but expects a robust response from Mercedes team-mate George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell gearing up for crucial Canadian Grand Prix in title battle with Mercedes teammate
George Russell heads to this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix determined to reignite his 2026 world championship campaign following team-mate Kimi Antonelli's remarkable run of three consecutive victories
Kimi Antonelli could be even harder to beat with the updates on the Mercedes. Meanwhile, the discussions about the return to the V8 engine become louder.
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