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Russell Wins in Montreal as Young Antonelli Scores First Podium

Mercedes’s front-runner dominated a heat-stricken race that featured a safety car following Lando Norris’s crash.

George Russell
George Russell y Max Verstappen, GP Canadá
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Overview

  • George Russell converted pole into his fourth career victory and delivered Mercedes’s first win of the 2025 season by expertly managing tyre degradation on Montreal’s high-temperature surface.
  • Max Verstappen claimed second place to reduce his deficit to championship leader Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth and maintained his points advantage.
  • Eighteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli secured his maiden Formula 1 podium by executing a well-timed two-stop strategy to hold third position.
  • Lando Norris retired after colliding with teammate Oscar Piastri during an overtake attempt, triggering a safety car late in the race.
  • Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz capitalized on late-race developments to score seventh and tenth places, respectively, adding valuable points for their teams.