Andrea Kimi Antonelli secures his fourth win of the year by triumphing at the Canadian Grand Prix, a firm step towards the championship. The race, marked by initial rain and on-track tension, saw his teammate George Russell retire due to mechanical issues. Lewis Hamilton, now at Ferrari, finished second, while Max Verstappen was third. Carlos Sainz, with Williams, crossed the line ninth, and Fernando Alonso retired again with Aston Martin.
Mercedes dominates with tire strategy and aggressive overtakes 🏎️
The Brackley team arrived in Canada with a specific setup for wet asphalt, using intermediate compounds at the perfect moment. Tire degradation after the track dried was a key factor, and Antonelli managed the pace skillfully. The overtakes at the limit between the two Mercedes at the first corner sparked debate about team management, but the W16's reliability once again proved a weak point with Russell's retirement due to a hydraulic failure.
Alonso heads home early again: the Aston Martin says enough 🔧
Fernando Alonso continues to show he can perform miracles with a car that seems allergic to Canadian asphalt. This time, the Aston Martin called it quits due to an electrical issue, leaving the Spaniard watching the race from the garage. Meanwhile, Sainz finished ninth with a Williams that at least saw the checkered flag. It seems at Aston Martin they've confused reliability with a joke nobody gets.