Wolff on Antonelli and Russell's Canadian GP battle
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said the wheel-to-wheel fight between Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix was "just acceptable". Wolff said: "It was just acceptable. I think probably 10% less battling would have made us all happier but it's okay."
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Hülkenberg given suspended stop/go penalty
Liam Lawson and Nico Hülkenberg have received different FIA verdicts after what the stewards called an "unusual incident" during the formation lap: both drivers were given reprimands for an alleged starting procedure infringement, while Hülkenberg was also handed a suspended stop/go penalty for the remainder of the season, which he will only serve if he repeats the offence. In the stewards’ report, the FIA said Hülkenberg was "slower than could be reasonably expected" and Lawson "started sooner than expected and should have waited longer", leaving the pair in the wrong order at the first safety car line before they recovered the correct order on the grid; although the rules normally require a driver who has not resumed position by SC1 to enter the pit lane, the stewards said a mandatory stop/go would be "extremely harsh and not proportionate" because there was "no disruption to the grid" and "no impact on the competition".
Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg handed different FIA verdicts for 'unusual incident'
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Russell given suspended fine for headrest incident
George Russell has received a €5000 fine, suspended for 12 months, after throwing his headrest onto the track when he retired from the Canadian Grand Prix. In their verdict, the stewards said Russell explained he was frustrated at failing to finish and was apologetic afterwards, writing: "The driver explained that he was extremely frustrated having failed to finish the race, and expressed his embarrassment as what subsequently followed... He apologised to the stewards for his action and acknowledged that it did not set a good example and offered to apologise publicly."
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Hamilton on hunting down Verstappen in Canada
Lewis Hamilton said he "loved" hunting down Max Verstappen before passing him late on to finish second in the Canadian Grand Prix for his best result so far for Ferrari. Hamilton said: "It was awesome, absolutely awesome to fight with one of the greats. It was massively challenging. Obviously, I lost a bit of time, he was quicker at the beginning of the race and then once he got into the medium, I was able to hunt him down. And I love that hunt. So, it was amazing to be back in that position and hunting down a champion up ahead."
Hamilton: I loved hunting down Verstappen
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Albon on Canadian GP collision with Piastri
Alex Albon said his collision with Oscar Piastri in the Canadian Grand Prix was “not ideal” but “unfortunate”, after the incident on lap 13 forced him to retire. Albon said: "Yeah, not ideal. I think that was the first time in the weekend that things just started to feel more comfortable, so we need to understand why because I think what we did wasn't extreme and it worked out quite well, so some learnings there. Obviously with Oscar, just unfortunate. I don't think he planned to do the overtake, just got caught out with the track conditions and it happens. I think points were definitely possible today, but oh well."
Albon reflects on Piastri collision that led to Canada DNF
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Antonelli on Canadian GP win after Russell retirement
Kimi Antonelli admitted his victory in the Canadian Grand Prix was “not really the way I wanted” after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure during their on-track battle in Montreal. Antonelli said: "Not really the way I wanted to win if I have to be honest because it was a tough fight with George. It was very intense but I think it would have been cool to see how it would have ended up because we were going at each other."
Canada win 'not really the way I wanted' – Antonelli
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Verstappen on Red Bull making progress but able to improve
Max Verstappen says Red Bull "can do better" despite taking his first podium of the season with third place at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen said: "I think now the last two weekends we have been a lot closer. Before we were fighting with the midfield, now we're fighting close to the front so in that sense we made some really positive steps forward, but I also know we can do better and that's what we'll focus on."
'We can do better' – Verstappen pushing Red Bull despite podium
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Norris on McLaren's wrong tyre call in Canada
Lando Norris said his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix "put us out of our misery" after McLaren’s decision to start on intermediate tyres quickly proved to be the wrong call and his race ended when he reported a possible gearbox issue. Norris said: "Well it was a wrong decision, so we have to accept that and learn what we can use with the information we had to make a better decision next time. But I also pushed for it myself quite a bit, so we take it on the chin and we tried to maximise the race after that, but we had some problems and we had a failure in the end which put us out so, yeah, put us out of our misery in a way."
Norris admits Canada retirement ‘put us out of our misery'
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Hamilton on happiest day at Ferrari after Canada second place
Lewis Hamilton said his second-place finish in the Canadian Grand Prix was his "happiest day at Ferrari so far" after taking his best result since joining the team in 2025. Hamilton said: "Oh man, it's the happiest day of my days at Ferrari so far. It feels great to be able to put the Ferrari on the podium, and to get my first second place with the team as well in the main race, and this is my second podium as well. I'm just elated and so proud of the team for working so hard."
Hamilton's Canada P2 ‘happiest day at Ferrari so far'
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Russell on Mercedes power loss while leading in Canada
George Russell said he was "pretty damn frustrated" after his Mercedes suddenly lost power while he was leading the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Russell said: "Everything just turned off all of a sudden. Just went into the corner, engine stopped, no electronics, no proper braking. I'm a bit lost for words to be honest right now. From my side I don't feel like there was anything more I could have done this weekend. So, I'll leave satisfied. Of course, I'm pretty damn frustrated with what's happened. But yeah, what more can I do?"
Russell ‘pretty damn frustrated' after bitter Montreal DNF
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Verstappen on F1 driving feel and 60-40 engine split
Max Verstappen says Formula 1 is “not very nice” to drive after his recent GT racing, and he hopes the series can move to a 60-40 split between combustion engine and battery power next season. Verstappen said: "The thing is, I know how pure other motor sports can feel like. So then when you come back to this, it's just not very nice. This is all a bit – especially qualifying – very anti-driving, anti-racing and that's not what Formula 1 should be about. So I really hope that next year we can get that 60-40 because that will naturally help everything a bit."
Returning to F1 cars is “not very nice” after “pure racing” in GTs – Verstappen
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Piastri on McLaren's intermediate tyre call in Canada
Oscar Piastri says McLaren “looked like idiots” after its call to start the Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres backfired when the rain stopped. Piastri said: "It was raining, and between the anthem and getting in the car, it was pretty wet on the ground, in all honesty. There was definitely no standing water, but you could clearly tell where it was wet and where it was dry, and getting to the grid was not easy on slicks. Unfortunately for us, it stopped raining as the formation lap started, basically. So, yeah, just one of those things where had it rained a little bit more, we would have looked like heroes. But it didn't, so we looked like idiots."
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Russell retirement caused by battery failure
Toto Wolff said George Russell’s Canadian Grand Prix retirement on lap 30 was caused by a battery failure, after the Mercedes shut down while he was leading and fighting team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli into the Turn 8/9 chicane in Montreal. Wolff said: “It looks like a battery failure. The car was literally going dark, there was no electricity in the car anymore,” while Russell added: “Everything just turned off all of a sudden… engine stopped, no electronics, no proper braking.”
Wolff reveals cause of Russell's heartbreaking Canadian GP failure
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Russell summoned after Canadian GP
George Russell has been summoned to the stewards after the Canadian Grand Prix over an alleged breach of International Sporting Code article 12.2.1.h, which covers “any unsafe act or failure to take reasonable measures, thus resulting in an unsafe situation”. The summons does not specify which incident is being investigated; Russell retired from the lead with a power unit failure and, after stopping, threw the cockpit surround from his Mercedes onto the track.
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Antonelli on Russell's Canadian GP power unit failure
Kimi Antonelli said it was “a shame” George Russell suffered a power unit failure in the Canadian Grand Prix, ending their wheel-to-wheel fight at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Antonelli said: "It was a fun battle with George. We were very much on the limit, and it was not easy with the wind. Very gusty. It was very close, and it was a shame for him with the failure, as it would have been a very cool battle."
Kimi Antonelli claims George Russell Canadian GP 'failure' a 'shame'
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Hamilton on Ferrari needing to keep pushing after best result
Lewis Hamilton says Ferrari must “keep pushing” to close the gap to Mercedes after finishing second for his best result with the team since joining last year. Hamilton said: "It's definitely encouraging, given that this weekend, if you look at Mercedes, they brought a big upgrade. A lot of people brought upgrades here. We brought our big one in Miami and the team are working really hard back at the factory. We've hopefully got some other bits coming along the way... But we've got to keep pushing and keep trying to extract more."
Lewis Hamilton issues Ferrari plea after breakthrough F1 result
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Russell on Antonelli's 2026 title lead after Canada retirement
George Russell says the 2026 Formula 1 title is Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli’s “to lose” after Russell retired from the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix with a power unit issue that opened a 43-point gap between them after five events. Russell said: "I mean, right now it's his to lose. It's so many points ahead. It feels like... the gods don't want me to be in this fight - when I look at the safety car timing in Japan, breaking down in China Q3 [while] fighting for pole, breaking down from the lead here today. But pressure's off. Go out, enjoy every single race, try and win every single race - and I've got nothing to lose."
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Verstappen on Red Bull's first podium as an F1 manufacturer
Max Verstappen said his third-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix was an “extremely positive” result because it marked Red Bull’s first podium since becoming an F1 manufacturer. Verstappen said: "Yeah, I think so [I’m satisfied with the result]. I had some cool battles out there. Racing back up front, that is always better, right? And for us to have our first podium, of course, is really positive. Very happy with that, and with the cool battle with Lewis Hamilton as well at the end. So, we just kept pushing to the line, and in a weekend where it's not that easy to get things right, for us to be on the podium here is extremely positive, so naturally I'm very happy with that."
Max Verstappen praises 'extremely positive' result as Red Bull achieve significant milestone
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