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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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli traded positions in a tense intra-team battle at the Canadian Grand Prix before Russell retired on lap 30 with engine trouble. Antonelli secured victory and extended his championship lead to 43 points. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the team may need to intervene in future races to prevent similar incidents.
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 extended his winning streak to four consecutive races at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. George Russell retired from the lead with engine trouble, opening a 43-point gap in the 2026 title race.
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George Russell claimed pole position for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, with Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli alongside him on the front row.
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.
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli dropped from fourth to sixth in the Miami Grand Prix sprint race following a five-second track limits penalty. A botched start saw him fall from second to fourth, drawing criticism from Jenson Button and Charles Leclerc. Antonelli retains a seven-point championship lead over teammate George Russell.