Antonelli Triumphs in Canada; Hamilton Shines for Ferrari

Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive form by winning the Canadian Grand Prix, marking his fourth consecutive victory of the 2026 season. The young Italian has been on a roll, and his latest triumph in Montreal further cements his position at the top of the championship standings.

While Antonelli basked in his win, his Mercedes teammate George Russell faced a challenging weekend. Despite starting from pole position after a strong Sprint Qualifying, Russell's race was cut short by a power unit failure on lap 30, leaving him frustrated and allowing Antonelli to widen his championship lead to 43 points.

Elsewhere on the grid, Lewis Hamilton enjoyed what he described as his "happiest day" since joining Ferrari. Despite starting from fifth, Hamilton worked his way up to finish second, overtaking Max Verstappen in the closing laps. It was a significant result for Hamilton, who celebrated his first second-place finish with Ferrari, marking a high point in his tenure with the team.

Verstappen, on the other hand, finally made it to the podium in 2026, finishing third. The Red Bull driver capitalized on Russell's misfortune and the strategic blunders of McLaren, who struggled with their tire choices in changing conditions.

Speaking of McLaren, their weekend took a nosedive after a promising start. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri qualified well and showed potential in the Sprint, but a poor decision to start on intermediate tires during the main race led to a disappointing outcome. Piastri's collision with Alex Albon and Norris's retirement due to gearbox issues compounded McLaren's woes.

Franco Colapinto continued to make strides for Alpine, finishing sixth despite a challenging race involving a brush with the wall. His teammate Pierre Gasly also scored points, helping Alpine extend their lead over Racing Bulls in the team standings.

The feeder series also provided plenty of action. Alisha Palmowski excelled in F1 ACADEMY, claiming two victories and taking the championship lead. In Formula 2, Martinius Stenshorne won his first Feature Race, while Noel Leon secured the Sprint win.

Overall, the Canadian Grand Prix delivered a mix of triumphs and tribulations, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the 2026 season.