Kimi Antonelli Wins 2026 Canadian Grand Prix After Russell Retirement Drama

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli claimed a dramatic victory at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix after teammate George Russell retired from the race while leading due to a power unit failure.

Antonelli’s victory marked his fourth consecutive Formula 1 win and further extended his lead in the drivers’ championship standings.

The race took a dramatic turn when Russell, who had been controlling the race from the front, was forced to retire because of a mechanical issue with his Mercedes power unit.

Antonelli capitalized on the opportunity and delivered another composed drive to continue his remarkable run of form during the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Hamilton Delivers Ferrari’s Best Result

Lewis Hamilton secured second place for Ferrari, recording his best main-race finish since joining the team.

The seven-time world champion produced a strong and consistent performance throughout the race and gave Ferrari one of its most competitive weekends of the season so far.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc finished fourth, narrowly missing out on a podium position.

Verstappen Returns to the Podium

Max Verstappen finished third for Red Bull Racing, earning his first podium finish of the 2026 Formula 1 season.

Despite the result, Verstappen stated after the race that Red Bull still needs further improvements to consistently challenge Mercedes at the front of the grid.

The Canadian Grand Prix once again highlighted Mercedes’ growing dominance this season, while Antonelli’s sensational form continues to establish him as Formula 1’s newest championship favorite.