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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Giles Richards

George Russell wins F1 Canadian GP sprint but leaves Kimi Antonelli furious

Kimi Antonelli goes off the track to avoid contact with his teammate George Russell at the sprint race for the Canadian Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli goes off the track to avoid contact with his teammate George Russell at the sprint race for the Canadian Grand Prix. Photograph: Bradley Collyer/PA

George Russell won the sprint race at the Canadian Grand Prix but only after his championship battle with Kimi Antonelli reached an angry flashpoint. The Mercedes pair clashed for the lead on track and the teenage Italian was left demanding the British driver should be penalised.

Such was the febrile atmosphere that their team principal Toto Wolff intervened, telling Antonelli to “stop the radio moaning”.

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