Kimi Antonelli seized the Canadian Grand Prix, taking the wheel of a Mercedes to victory as teammate George Russell retired with a power‑unit failure. The win marks Antonelli’s first four wins consecutively, a historic first in Formula 1. The triumph pushes him to the top of the Drivers’ Championship.

The battle for the lead stretched 31 laps, with Antonelli and Russell trading positions and narrowly avoiding contact at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Russell’s retirement left the Silver Arrows unable to defend their advantage, while Antonelli extended his lead to 43 points. Lewis Hamilton secured second for Ferrari, the best finish for the seven‑time world champion.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished fourth after a late half‑spin, pushing McLaren into second place in the Constructors’ Championship. McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri failed to score, the former retiring with a suspected gearbox failure and the latter penalised for contact with Williams’ Alex Albon. The race also saw Alpine’s Franco Colapinto achieve a career‑best sixth.

Antonelli’s streak fuels a tight battle with Mercedes’ dominant partner, while Russell’s exit leaves the team scrambling for a points‑scoring finish. The Canadian GP also highlighted strategic gambles, such as McLaren’s choice of intermediates that backfired, and Williams’ penalties that cost valuable positions. The season now hinges on how teams adapt before the Monaco sprint.