Russell wins Canada sprint after dramatic battle with Antonelli
George Russell secured victory in the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix after a fierce competition with teammate Kimi Antonelli. The race featured multiple incidents between the two drivers, including a collision and off-track excursions by Antonelli. Russell's win reduces his championship deficit to Antonelli to 18 points, marking a significant comeback after his teammate's recent successes.
- ▪George Russell won the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- ▪Kimi Antonelli and Russell had several on-track incidents during the race.
- ▪Russell's victory narrows his championship gap to Antonelli to 18 points.
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- ▪ Canadian GP: Russell snatches pole as Antonelli, McLaren and Ferrari up for fierce battle — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Russell snatches pole in Canada with late lap to frustrate Antonelli — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Russell pips teammate Antonelli to pole in Canada — ESPN — F1
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Russell wins Canada sprint after dramatic battle with AntonelliImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, George Russell went on to win the sprint race from pole - but only after a dramatic battle with team-mate Kimi AntonelliByAndrew BensonF1 Correspondent in MontrealPublished23 May 2026, 17:37 BSTUpdated 11 minutes agoThe title battle between Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli boiled over for the first time as the Englishman won a gripping sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix.Russell and Antonelli collided in one incident and the Italian ran off track in two as they battled for the lead of the race in the early laps.Antonelli's second off-track incident handed second place to McLaren's Lando Norris and the three cars fought nose to tail until the end of the…
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