George Russell retired from the Formula 1’s 2026 Canadian Grand Prix and ensured a fourth straight victory for Kimi Antonelli, while Mercedes’ closest pace threat McLaren endured a torrid day.After earlier rain, McLaren chose to start the race on intermediates, but the track had virtually dried and further rain stayed away, forcing Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to pit for slicks soon after the start. Piastri would end up 11th after receiving a penalty for taking out Alex Albon, and Norris was out of the race with a reliability issue.Meanwhile, Antonelli and Russell engaged in repeated wheel-to-wheel battles before Russell was forced to retire with a power unit issue.Lewis Hamilton overtook Max Verstappen for second place late on. …
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Author: Samarth Kanal
