Overview
- George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen, with Mercedes rookie Antonelli completing the podium in third.
- Antonelli overtook championship leader Oscar Piastri on the opening lap to claim and defend his P3 position.
- The result marks Antonelli’s first podium after 10 races in his debut F1 season with Mercedes.
- His age of 18 years, nine months and 21 days places him third on the list of youngest podium finishers, behind Verstappen and Lance Stroll.
- Antonelli credited George Russell’s mentorship for his breakthrough and said the podium has boosted his confidence and Mercedes’ momentum.