Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell resolved their differences following a clash during the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix sprint race in Montreal.
On lap 6 of the sprint, Antonelli attempted an outside pass on Russell at Turn 1. Russell did not leave room on exit, sending Antonelli onto the grass. Antonelli later went off at Turn 8 and dropped behind Lando Norris in third place, prompting radio messages that drew interventions from team boss Toto Wolff.
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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.
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli has called for more clarity on team rules after clashing with teammate George Russell during the Canadian Grand Prix sprint. The incident cost Antonelli second place in Montreal.
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Kimi Antonelli and George Russell came into contact during the Formula 1 sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix. The incident prompted immediate intervention from team principal Toto Wolff.
Kimi Antonelli set the fastest time in the only practice session for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver led team-mate George Russell, who spun late in the session.
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George Russell made significant tweaks to his Mercedes F1 car during the final laps of the Miami Grand Prix, adopting settings closer to those used by teammate Kimi Antonelli. The changes helped him climb to fourth place after struggling earlier in the race. Antonelli secured a third straight victory at the Miami International Autodrome.
Following a chaotic Miami Grand Prix marked by incidents and penalties, Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured his third consecutive 2026 F1 victory, extending his championship lead over teammate George Russell to 20 points. The 19-year-old outperformed rivals despite major upgrades from McLaren, Ferrari, and Red Bull, with George Russell struggling in qualifying.
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Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli is addressing his race start struggles—seen in three of four events including the China sprint—during the April break. Despite two wins and outperforming teammate George Russell, the Mercedes driver cites procedural errors and new regulations as causes, planning simulator work, tyre tests, and more.