Mercedes-AMG drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli started 1-2 in Saturday’s Sprint race ahead of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, but it only took about five laps for the young Italian to try and strike for the lead. And when he did, he did not hold back.
Both Mercedes sped down the back straight, but Antonelli pulled out for a pass as they approached the chicane and final corner of the circuit. Despite being perfectly alongside the Brit, he couldn’t make the pass happen and focused on trying again in Turn 1. Antonelli went for it on the outside, but Russell closed the door pretty early and forced Antonelli off the track. It was an ambitious …
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Author: Jerry Perez
