Illustration of George Russell's retired Mercedes F1 car at the Canadian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli leading the race.
Illustration of George Russell's retired Mercedes F1 car at the Canadian Grand Prix with Kimi Antonelli leading the race.
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George Russell retires from Canadian Grand Prix lead

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Mercedes driver George Russell retired from the lead of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on lap 30 due to a power unit failure. His team-mate Kimi Antonelli took the win, extending his championship advantage to 43 points.

Russell had been battling closely with Antonelli for the lead at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve when his car suffered a sudden mechanical issue. He described the moment by saying, 'Everything just turned off all of a sudden,' and admitted he was 'lost for words' after the incident. The 19-year-old Antonelli went on to claim his fourth consecutive victory in a race that saw multiple incidents and retirements among the frontrunners.

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Initial reactions on X highlight George Russell's frustration and disbelief over his power unit failure while leading, with some fans speculating sabotage and Red Bull poking fun at his reaction. Kimi Antonelli's win and championship lead also noted.

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