Russell wins Canada sprint after dramatic battle with Antonelli
Summary
George Russell won the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix after a close fight with his Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli finished third, behind Lando Norris of McLaren, after several off-track moments during their battle for the lead.Key Facts
- George Russell started from pole position and won the sprint race.
- Kimi Antonelli collided with Russell and went off the track multiple times while trying to overtake.
- Antonelli finished third; Lando Norris finished second.
- Antonelli complained that Russell pushed him off the track and deserved a penalty.
- Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff told Antonelli to focus on driving and not complain over the radio.
- The race finish reduced Russell’s points gap to Antonelli to 18 in the championship.
- McLaren’s Oscar Piastri finished fourth ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc.
- Max Verstappen finished seventh after struggling to keep up with the top six drivers.
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