Kimi Antonelli notched his fourth consecutive win at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, but it wasn't easy. A fierce wheel-to-wheel battle with Mercedes teammate George Russell dominated the early stages, testing team orders as both drivers traded places repeatedly. Russell ultimately retired with a power unit issue, leaving Antonelli clear to take the victory. McLaren endured a disastrous race, choosing intermediates on a drying track and forcing early pit stops. Oscar Piastri incurred a penalty for taking out Alex Albon, while Lando Norris suffered a reliability DNF. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. For the American contingent, Ollie Bearman secured a point for Haas with P10, though Sergio Perez’s Cadillac suffered an early retirement due to suspension issues. Antonelli now holds a commanding 43-point championship lead, further solidifying his title charge.
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Kimi Antonelli notched his fourth consecutive win at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, but it wasn't easy. A fierce wheel-to-wheel battle with Mercedes teammate George Russell dominated the early stages, testing team orders as both drivers traded places repeatedly. Russell ultimately retired with a power unit issue, leaving Antonelli clear to take the victory. McLaren endured a disastrous race, choosing intermediates on a drying track and forcing early pit stops. Oscar Piastri incurred a penalty for taking out Alex Albon, while Lando Norris suffered a reliability DNF. Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, ahead of Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. For the American contingent, Ollie Bearman secured a point for Haas with P10, though Sergio Perez’s Cadillac suffered an early retirement due to suspension issues. Antonelli now holds a commanding 43-point championship lead, further solidifying his title charge.
