Kimi Antonelli’s historic Canadian Grand Prix victory has the international media buzzing, with La Gazzetta dello Sport proclaiming him a burgeoning legend. His fourth consecutive win is a first for any driver starting their career, surpassing Ayrrton Senna and Michael Schumacher’s initial streaks. The Italian newspaper sees Antonelli firmly in control of the championship, especially after beating a circuit-suited George Russell.
Russell's race was a tale of misfortune, with his Mercedes retirement overshadowing a "textbook" intra-team battle against Antonelli, as The Guardian described it. Marca noted Mercedes' "problem" with Antonelli pulling away from his teammate. Meanwhile, McLaren endured a "nightmare" in Montreal, a strategic blunder leading to Norris's retirement and Piastri's penalty. Max Verstappen, despite a "difficult weekend," secured third, closing the gap to Piastri in the standings. Antonelli's dominance suggests Mercedes holds all the cards as the championship continues.
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