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.
The 19-year-old Antonelli traded the lead with his Mercedes teammate Russell during an absorbing duel before Russell's car failed. Antonelli's victory marked the first time a driver has started his win account with four straight grand prix triumphs.
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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.
Kimi Antonelli claimed victory at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver extended his championship lead to 43 points over teammate George Russell after five rounds.
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Kimi Antonelli claimed victory in the Monaco Grand Prix, securing his fifth successive Formula 1 win. The Mercedes driver started from pole and held off Lewis Hamilton after late chaos forced a red flag and restart with eight laps remaining.
James Hinchcliffe has cautioned Kimi Antonelli that George Russell could end his recent winning run at the Canadian Grand Prix later this month. The Mercedes driver leads the championship after victories in China and Japan.
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Kimi Antonelli has dismissed speculation about a possible future move to Ferrari. The 19-year-old Italian driver reaffirmed his commitment to Mercedes while accepting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella this week.
Kimi Antonelli claimed his third consecutive victory at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix on May 3, his first from pole despite a poor start, extending his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell to 20 points (100-80). The 19-year-old Italian held off McLaren's Lando Norris in a race packed with spins, crashes, safety cars, and penalties for Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, earning praise from international media and celebrity cheers from Rafael Nadal and Lionel Messi.
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Kimi Antonelli lost ground in the Formula 1 drivers' championship after a technical issue ended his chances at the British Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc claimed victory in the ninth round of the 2026 season at Silverstone.