driver suffered a dramatic exit from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix, paving the way in which for an additional win by team-mate and title rival .
Russell was main on lap 30 when he straightlined Flip 9 in a smoking Mercedes, having to park his automobile on the spot. Russell jumped out of the automobile in a livid rage as he not solely noticed an opportunity to win his first race because the season opener in Australia evaporate, but additionally noticed team-mate Antonelli get a serious increase within the title race.
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The pair had been aggressively buying and selling the lead over the primary half of the race at Gilles Villeneuve, making a glancing blow on Lap 24 on the last chicane, with Antonelli briefly passing Russell off the observe earlier than being ordered handy the place again.
The pair was comfortably main from third-placed , who moved as much as second below the next digital security automobile interval. Ferrari’s held third from and , as each McLarens hit hassle early on and went a lap down.
and each determined to begin on intermediate tyres on a barely damp Montreal observe, however because the rain did not materialise they each needed to make an earlier pitstop – even when Norris had made the very best launch off the grid to take a lap 1 lead.
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As each had been dumped again into the midfield pack, Piastri clattered into the again of Williams’ , forcing Albon into retirement and Piastei to the pits for a brand new entrance wing. The Australian was handed a 10-second penalty.
If Antonelli finally ends up successful a fourth consecutive race, he would open up his championship result in Russell to 43 factors.
Photographs from Canadian GP – SundayLando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Group
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Group
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin Racing
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Alexandra Leclerc and Leo
Alexandra Leclerc and Leo
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Carlos Sainz, Williams
Carlos Sainz, Williams
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The Canadian Grand Prix Mascot ‘Vroum’
The Canadian Grand Prix Mascot ‘Vroum’
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Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing
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Laurent Mekies, Group Principal, Purple Bull Racing
Laurent Mekies, Group Principal, Purple Bull Racing
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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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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Flavio Briatore, Alpine
Flavio Briatore, Alpine
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, George Russell, Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, George Russell, Mercedes
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Allan McNish, Racing Director, Audi F1 Group, appears to be like on from the pit wall.
Allan McNish, Racing Director, Audi F1 Group, appears to be like on from the pit wall.
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If Verstappen
If Verstappen
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
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Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
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Steve Nielsen, Managing Director, Alpine F1 Group, Rob Marshall, Chief Designer, McLaren, on the grid.
Steve Nielsen, Managing Director, Alpine F1 Group, Rob Marshall, Chief Designer, McLaren, on the grid.
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The Snowbirds of the Canadian Armed Forces fly over the grid in Canadair CT-114 Tutor jets.
The Snowbirds of the Canadian Armed Forces fly over the grid in Canadair CT-114 Tutor jets.
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad, Racing Bulls
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
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Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Group, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
Oliver Bearman, Haas F1 Group, Esteban Ocon, Haas F1 Group
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Followers fill a grandstand.
Followers fill a grandstand.
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lando Norris, McLaren
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lando Norris, McLaren
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
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Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
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Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari, Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, George Russell, Mercedes
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Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, Williams
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Alexander Albon, Williams
Alexander Albon, Williams
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Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Lando Norris, McLaren
Lando Norris, McLaren
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Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
Isack Hadjar, Purple Bull Racing
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari, Max Verstappen, Purple Bull Racing
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
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