Antonelli's Bold Moves Spark Tension in Montreal Sprint Race
Tensions flared during the Montreal sprint race as Kimi Antonelli made two bold moves against George Russell. The aggressive attempts nearly led to a crash, sparking frustration between the two drivers. After the race, team principal Toto Wolff stepped in to address the situation.
George Russell was leading the sprint race when Antonelli launched two high-risk attacks. The pair came close to colliding, with Antonelli eventually losing a position to Lando Norris. Despite the near-miss, Antonelli secured third place behind Russell and Norris.
Over the radio, Wolff reprimanded Antonelli, telling him to focus on driving instead of complaining. The young driver remained visibly frustrated after the race, hinting at ongoing issues. Wolff later spoke with Antonelli again to discuss the incident. The result helped Russell close the gap to his teammate in the championship standings.
Antonelli finished third, but his aggressive tactics drew criticism from Wolff. Russell maintained his lead in the race and narrowed the championship gap. Wolff’s intervention highlighted the need for calmer racing between the two drivers.
