A peaceful and picked up triumphed within the System 1 Canadian Grand Prix dash race, as team-mate endured two journeys throughout the grass within the battle for victory.
Mercedes, which locked out the entrance row forward of the McLarens, Ferraris and Pink Bulls, maintained its benefit in the beginning as polesitter Russell led Antonelli, regardless of the Silver Arrows having beforehand suffered from sluggish getaways in 2026.
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The one change among the many frontrunners was going across the exterior of in Flip 2 for fourth, as stayed third and , and nonetheless made up the highest eight.
Antonelli began pressuring Russell on lap 5, and attacked on the following tour across the exterior in Flip 1, however he was given no room by Russell and lower by the grass.
Antonelli wasn’t giving up and launched one other try at Flip 8 however braked maybe too late and bounced throughout the grass, shedding second place to Norris. “That was very naughty,” the Italian complained of Russell, although the footage didn’t appear to corroborate his declare.
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Briefly challenged by Hamilton, Antonelli pulled away and ultimately closed the hole to Norris, who himself was pressuring chief Russell. The sophomore attacked the on the final lap, across the exterior in Flip 1, however couldn’t make the transfer stick, so the highest three remained unchanged.
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Hamilton needed to withhold strain from Piastri and ultimately collapsed to sixth on the final lap, behind the Australian and team-mate Leclerc. Verstappen completed seventh.
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Hadjar ended up three laps down after two pitstops, that means ’ collected the final obtainable level after finishing the race on exhausting tyres.
Additional again, completed highest of all 5 vehicles which began from the pitlane, having encountered a entrance suspension challenge shortly earlier than the beginning. , , Alexander Albon and had been in the identical beginning state of affairs however had been outraced by the Aston Martin.
Images from Canadian GP – SaturdayGeorge Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Carmen Montero Mundt, Lily Muni
Carmen Montero Mundt, Lily Muni
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Pierre Gasly, Alpine
Pierre Gasly, Alpine
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes, Alexander Albon, Williams
George Russell, Mercedes, Alexander Albon, Williams
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group, Allan McNish
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group, Allan McNish
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Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
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Lando Norris, McLaren, George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing, Isack Hadjar, Pink Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing, Isack Hadjar, Pink Bull Racing
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Max Verstappen, Pink Bull Racing, Isack Hadjar, Pink Bull Racing, Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group, Sergio Perez, Cadillac Racing
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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George Russell, Mercedes
George Russell, Mercedes
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Lando Norris, McLaren, George Russell, Mercedes
Lando Norris, McLaren, George Russell, Mercedes
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Lando Norris, McLaren; George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Lando Norris, McLaren; George Russell, Mercedes; Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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