Formula 1: Antonelli Wins Canadian GP After Russell's Retirement; Hamilton Second

Formula 1 rookie Kimi Antonelli continued his dominant streak by winning the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive victory. The 19-year-old Italian benefited from a mechanical issue that forced his Mercedes teammate George Russell to retire from the lead. Antonelli expressed mixed feelings about the win, stating, "That was not the way I wanted to win. It would have been a good fight with George." Despite the circumstances, he was ultimately joyful, adding, "I'll gladly take the win."

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That was not the way I wanted to win. It would have been a good fight with George.

Russell, visibly frustrated, threw his helmet off and hit his Mercedes after the failure. "I'm speechless," the 28-year-old Briton said. This marks Antonelli's fourth win in a row, following victories in China, Japan, and Miami, a feat no other driver has achieved in their first four Grand Prix wins. He now holds a 43-point lead over Russell in the standings.

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I'll gladly take the win.

Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton secured second place, his best result since his maiden win in Canada in 2007. The 41-year-old celebrated warmly with his mother, who was also present for his third-place finish in China. "To finally find the right point here is an incredible feeling for me," Hamilton commented, showing emotional uplift after a challenging start to his first season with Ferrari.

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I'm speechless.

Max Verstappen completed the podium in third, marking his first top-three finish of the season. "I had some cool battles. Fighting at the front again is always more fun," the Dutch driver remarked. The race in Montreal took place in unseasonably cold conditions, with temperatures around 12 degrees Celsius, posing challenges for tire warm-up, a factor Russell highlighted as crucial for the race start.

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To finally find the right point here is an incredible feeling for me.