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The Latest Breaking News from George Russell

George Russell needs luck to turn as reeling in Mercedes teammate already looks daunting

Engine failure in Canada is latest setback for British driver, who is 43 points behind teenager Kimi Antonelli after five races

The Guardian - UK

Jacques Villeneuve warns Kimi Antonelli not to 'believe his own hype' amid F1 title battle

Jacques Villeneuve has warned championship leader Kimi Antonelli to stay grounded and composed as he faces the pressure of his first F1 title battle

Motorsport

Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff admits the wheel-to-wheel fights between George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in Canada were too close for comfort at times

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What the international media are saying about the F1 Canadian GP

George Russell’s retirement, McLaren’s strategy, and the battle between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton: international media have been analysing an eventful F1 Canadian GP

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George Russell won’t like it – but one driver can show him way forward after F1 title blow

Comment: Russell’s pain was Kimi Antonelli’s gain in Canada, but this is not the time for the Briton to panic just yet

The Independent UK

Why Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

Despite his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell “loved” the battle with Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and claimed the much-disliked new engine format has created the best action Formula 1 has seen in years

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Why George Russell doesn’t want to see the 2026 F1 rules changed

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George Russell issues FIA apology after Canadian GP fine

George Russell has apologised to the FIA and marshals after being fined for throwing his Mercedes headrest out of the car following his Canadian GP retirement

Motorsport

Mercedes drivers to hold more talks on racing tactics after Canadian flashpoints

George Russell withdrew from the race on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Mercedes duo clash as Kimi Antonelli set new F1 record

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The Independent UK

Who slept worst last night: Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff would be forgiven for thinking he’s living a repeat of Mercedes in 2014-16, as his two drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli do a good impression of the Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg rivalry the last time the team had a dominant package at the start of a…

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MOTOR:'Looked like idiots': Piastri lament as tyre call flops

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed a fourth successive win to extend his F1 championship lead, but it was a disappointing day for McLaren at the Canadian GP.

AAP

Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Kimi Antonelli gets all the spoils after his fourth consecutive grand prix win, while George Russell is reeling from a first major blow in the Formula 1 2026 title race

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Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian Grand Prix as George Russell retires in major title blow

Mercedes pair engage in enthralling battle as Lewis Hamilton scores best result for Ferrari and Max Verstappen gets on the podium

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The Guardian - UK

Hamilton elated after beating Verstappen to second ‘in good day of racing’ at Canadian GP

Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was thrilled after finishing second in the Canadian Grand Prix, saying: ‘I felt the whole team have done an amazing job’

Motorsport

Ralf Schumacher claims Kimi Antonelli could become F1’s next Max Verstappen

Ralf Schumacher believes Kimi Antonelli’s Canadian GP win and growing pressure on George Russell show he could one day succeed Max Verstappen

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2026 F1 championship standings: Antonelli grows points lead over Russell in Canada

Russell's retirement and Antonelli's win drive a wedge between the Mercedes teammates after the fifth round of the F1 season in Montreal

The Independent UK

George Russell rues his misfortunes in title battle after retiring in Montreal

Russell suffered an electrical issue when leading on lap 30 and slipped 43 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the championship battle.

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AAP

MOTOR:Another win for F1 young gun, Piastri 11th in Montreal

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has claimed a fourth successive win to extend his F1 championship lead, but it was a disappointing day for McLaren at the Canadian GP.

AAP

'Looked like idiots': Piastri lament as tyre call flops

Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli claimed a fourth successive win to extend his F1 championship lead, but it was a disappointing day for McLaren at the Canadian GP.

The Guardian - UK

Antonelli surges to F1 Canadian GP win after teammate Russell retires in lead

Kimi Antonelli won the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth consecutive win, for Mercedes with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen completing the podium

Autosport

Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

George Russell retired from the lead with Mercedes power unit trouble as team-mate Kimi Antonelli capitalised

Motorsport

George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

Russell retired from the lead with Mercedes power unit trouble as team-mate Kimi Antonelli capitalised

The Independent UK

George Russell rages after engine failure as Kimi Antonelli extends F1 title lead in Canada

The Mercedes pair exchanged the lead multiple times throughout a breathless opening 30 laps in Montreal

Autosport

F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli lands F1 2026 blow as Russell retires in Montreal

Antonelli takes fourth consecutive win at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix as Mercedes team-mate Russell retires from the lead

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