Antonelli takes fourth win in a row after Russell retires in Canada
Reuters
Last updated: May 25, 2026
The Canadian Grand Prix on May 24, 2026, saw Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli secure his fourth consecutive victory. This win was significantly influenced by a power unit failure affecting his teammate and title rival, George Russell, who had started from pole position.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, crossed the finish line first at Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. His victory was cemented after Mercedes teammate George Russell was forced to retire on lap 30 due to a mechanical issue, ending a competitive lead exchange between the two.
- Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton finished in second place, trailing Antonelli by 10.7 seconds. Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured third, marking his first podium finish of the season.
- Following this race, Antonelli extended his championship lead over Russell from 18 to 43 points. This marks a dominant start to the season for Mercedes, having won all five Grands Prix contested thus far, in addition to three Saturday sprints.
