Canadian Grand Prix briefing: Kimi Antonelli wins again as George Russell retires from lead

Mercedes extends lead with Antonelli victory in Canada

Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive F1 victory in Canada after teammate George Russell retired on lap 30 with a power unit failure, extending his championship lead to 43 points. Mercedes dominance across all five 2026 grands prix signals a structural technical gap that rivals face heading into the European swing.