George Russell held off Max Verstappen as McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided in a dramatic Montreal Grand Prix. The high-stakes battle unfolded at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with the top three drivers – Russell (Mercedes), Verstappen (Red Bull), and Piastri (McLaren) – jostling for position.
Russell secured his fourth career win of the season, edging out Verstappen by 2.5 seconds in a wire-to-wire victory. The Dutch driver blamed Norris’s braking on Russell for his mistake behind the safety car.
Meanwhile, Piastri extended his championship lead over teammate Lando Norris but grew closer to Verstappen. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won a hard-fought podium spot, praising his teammate George Russell for helping him secure third place.
As the season progresses, manufacturers are testing their strategies, and drivers must navigate team politics while jostling with rivals on track.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/jun/15/formula-one-canadian-grand-prix-live