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Antonelli Tops Practice for Canadian Grand Prix
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Antonelli Tops Practice for Canadian Grand Prix

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes set the fastest time in the sole practice session for the Canadian Grand Prix.
  • Antonelli's best lap was 1 minute, 13.402 seconds on soft tires over the 4.361-kilometer Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
  • Qualifying for the sprint race is scheduled for later in the afternoon.

The Formula One season continues with the Canadian Grand Prix, and it was Italian prodigy Andrea Kimi Antonelli who dominated the only practice session. Driving for Mercedes, Antonelli showcased his speed on the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, clocking the best time.

Antonelli's performance, particularly his lap of 1 minute, 13.402 seconds on soft tires, signals strong potential for the weekend. He finished ahead of his teammate George Russell, indicating a competitive outing for the Mercedes team. This early success will undoubtedly fuel anticipation for the upcoming sprint race qualifying.

In his best lap, Antonelli covered, with the soft tire, the 4.361 meters of the Montreal track in one minute, thirteen seconds and 402 thousandths.

— EFEThis quote provides the specific details of Antonelli's fastest lap during the practice session.

As the fifth round of the World Championship unfolds, the Montreal circuit is set for a thrilling sprint race format. The focus now shifts to the qualifying session later today, where drivers will battle for grid positions in Saturday's sprint event. Antonelli's early dominance suggests he will be a key contender to watch.

142 less than his teammate, the Englishman George Russell, who seconds him in the general classification, twenty points behind.

— EFEThis quote highlights Antonelli's performance relative to his teammate, George Russell.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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