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The Independent UK
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George Russell rues his misfortunes in title battle after retiring in Montreal

George Russell feels luck is against him in his title battle (Bradley Collyer/PA) - (PA Wire)

George Russell said he feels “the gods don’t want me to be in this fight” after he was forced to retire from the Canadian Grand Prix following a pulsating battle with race-winning title rival Kimi Antonelli.

The British driver and his young Mercedes team-mate exchanged the lead several times throughout a dramatic opening 30 laps, as they again came together a day on from banging wheels in Saturday’s sprint.

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