Thursday, May 28Thursday, May 28Kimi Antonelli claims his fourth consecutive Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, extending his championship lead after teammate George Russell’s dramatic retirement.
The 19-year-old Mercedes driver crossed the line 10.3 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who secured his second podium of the 2026 season, as reported by *Al Jazeera* . Antonelli’s win in Montreal marks his seventh career Grand Prix victory, all achieved in just two seasons, and consolidates his position at the top of the drivers’ standings.
Russell’s race unraveled after a fierce 29-lap duel with Antonelli, described as one of the most intense intra-team battles of the season. The Briton, who had started on pole and won the sprint race earlier in the weekend, retired mid-race due to a technical failure, handing Antonelli a clear path to victory. *"Russell must be wondering what he has to do to catch a break,"* noted *The Guardian*, as the Mercedes driver’s championship hopes suffered a significant setback .
Hamilton, who shares the record for most wins at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve with seven, praised the track’s overtaking opportunities but acknowledged the challenge of variable conditions. Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull, while Charles Leclerc took fourth for Ferrari, as *La Repubblica* detailed .
Antonelli’s dominance has reignited discussions about Mercedes’ internal dynamics, with *FAZ* framing the rivalry as a *"war of the stars"* . With four wins from five races this season, the Italian prodigy now leads the championship by 28 points over Russell, who remains his closest challenger. The next race, the Monaco Grand Prix on June 7, will test whether Antonelli can maintain his momentum on a track where overtaking is notoriously difficult.
Mercedes teen Antonelli wins Canadian GP for fourth straight F1 victory Antonelli finished more than 10 seconds ahead of Ferraris Hamilton, who secured his second podium finish in 2026.
aljazeera · 4 days ago
Antonelli siegt, Russell fällt aus: Dramatisches Formel-1-Rennen in Kanada Fast 30 Runden lieferten sich George Russell und Kimi Antonelli einen packenden Zweikampf. McLaren verzockte sich, Lewis Hamilton überholte Max Verstappen.
die presse · 4 days ago
F1: Kimi Antonelli vence GP do Canadá e reforça comando do Mundial George Russell desistiu e abriu caminho ao triunfo do companheiro da Mercedes na quinta prova do calendário de 2026.
publico · 4 days ago
Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix after Russell heartbreak – as it happened Kimi Antonelli won an enthralling Canadian GP after George Russells mid-race retirement, while Lewis Hamilton finished secondOne of the best tracks in the world, assesses Lewis Hamilton, who loves the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and has a joint-record seven F1 wins here.The rapid street circuit does tend to be popular with drivers, offering decent overtaking opportunities. Could be less popular today if it starts tipping it down, mind you. Continue reading...
theguardian · 4 days ago
Antonelli surges to F1 Canadian GP win after teammate Russell retires in lead Mercedes teenager claims fourth consecutive victoryLewis Hamilton second; Max Verstappen thirdToo early to be decisive yet but without doubt George Russell was left cursing his damnable luck as his world championship ambitions took a body blow in Montreal. The British driver was left angry and disconsolate as his Mercedes ground to halt on track at the Canadian Grand Prix and his teammate and title-rival Kimi Antonelli powered to a record-breaking victoryRussell must be wondering what he has to do to catch a break in what increasingly looks like a two-way title fight with his Italian teammate. He had claimed victory in the sprint race, then pole and then had an absolutely gripping, toe-to-toe with the 19-year-old for the opening 29 laps on the Île Notre-Dame. Continue reading...
theguardian · 4 days ago
Antonelli vince anche in Canada e va in fuga nel mondiale Quarto successo di fila per il pilota italiano della Mercedes, che sale sul gradino più alto del podio anche a Montreal. Russell si ritira a metà gara, Ferrari seconda con Hamilton, sul podio anche Verstappen, Leclerc quarto
corriere · 4 days ago
Großer Preis voN kanada: Antonelli gewinnt das nächste hitzige Mercedes-Duell Der „Krieg der Sterne bei Mercedes geht in die nächste Runde: George Russell und Kimi Antonelli bekämpfen sich in Montreal abermals intensiv. Nach einem Defekt des Engländers rast Antonelli allen davon.
faz · 4 days ago
Russell kiesése vetett véget a két Mercedes öldöklő csatájának Andrea Kimi Antonelli nyerte a Kanadai Nagydíjat, amelyet csapattársa, George Russell technikai okok miatt volt kénytelen feladni.
hvg.hu · 4 days ago
Antonelli med fjerde seier på rad etter intens Mercedes-duell Kimi Antonelli (19) vant Canada Grand Prix da lagkamerat George Russell måtte bryte.
aftenposten · 4 days ago
Jungstar Kimi Antonelli spielt in der Formel 1 weiter die erste Geige Mercedes-Pilot gewinnt in Montreal und feiert damit schon den vierten Grand-Prix-Erfolg en suite. Hamilton vor Verstappen Zweiter, Russell in Führung liegend ausgeschieden
der standard · 4 days ago
F1 2026: Kimi Antonelli wins the Canadian Grand Prix – live ️ Lap-by-lap news from Montreal race (9pm BST)️ Send your thoughts to Alex by email hereOne of the best tracks in the world, assesses Lewis Hamilton, who loves the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and has a joint-record seven F1 wins here.The rapid street circuit does tend to be popular with drivers, offering decent overtaking opportunities. Could be less popular today if it starts tipping it down, mind you. Continue reading...
theguardian · 4 days ago
Kimi Antonelli spielt in der Formel 1 weiter die erste Geige Italiens Mercedes-Jungstar gewinnt in Montreal und feiert damit schon den vierten Grand-Prix-Erfolg en suite. Hamilton vor Verstappen Zweiter, Russell ausgeschieden
der standard · 4 days ago