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Rookie racer George Russell claimed an exhilarating victory at the Canadian GP, outpacing Max Verstappen from start to finish. But the real drama unfolded within McLaren, where their internal battle for third place turned into a nasty disaster, thanks to Lando Norris' off-track excursion just four laps from the end.
Mercedes, who've been struggling to keep up, finally pulled off a win, while McLaren, reigning champions, encountered their first significant blow in the title race. Piastri's accidental advantage extended his lead in the championship. "My bad, sorry guys," Norris apologized over the radio after the crash.
In Montreal, Russell led from the get-go, pulling away from Verstappen. A newcomer, 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, claimed third for Mercedes, scoring his first F1 podium. Despite being strong favorites, McLaren faltered at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, failing to secure a podium position for the first time this season.
Russell's triumph ended Red Bull and McLaren's winning streak, which had been ongoing since the season's beginning. With his Mercedes contract expiring, this win could be a game-changer for Russell's future negotiations. Verstappen, who's had his run-ins with Russell before, kept it clean and avoided any penalties. Norris, meanwhile, cut his own chances short with his crash, sliding further behind Piastri in the championship standings.
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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top 5. Veteran Nico Hülkenberg, a 37-year-old from Emmerich, snagged more points in his Sauber, coming in eighth behind Fernando Alonso in an Aston Martin.
The face-off between Russell and Verstappen on the front row was the main spectacle. "First corner? Tricky and decisive - but a long race," remarked Red Bull's advisor, Helmut Marko on Sky Sports. He dismissed any concerns about inciting incidents between his protégé and the Mercedes driver. "Max should stick to his game and keep things clean," Marko stated.
Marko was right as the lights went out. Russell performed a perfect start, with Verstappen struggling to keep up. Behind them, Piastri lost third to Antonelli, while Hülkenberg climbed to ninth. However, Verstappen soon voiced his concern over losing grip on his tires.
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A pit stop for Russell was imminent as Antonelli threatened from behind. Russell followed suit and maintained the lead. Antonelli quickly closed the gap, but Russell managed to extend it again. Upfront, Norris and Leclerc took charge - both on harder tires, hinting at a daring one-stop strategy. However, Russell and Verstappen chased them relentlessly, forcing their tire changes.
Russell started building his lead over Verstappen around the midway mark. For a change, McLaren experienced a relatively peaceful race. But with 15 laps remaining, Russell retook the lead. Norris and Piastri launched a final push for the podium after their last stops - which ended tragically when they collided.
"Ah, bloody hell," a frustrated Norris grumbled over the radio after the crash, acknowledging his mistake and the setback for his championship aspirations.
Sources: ntv.de, dbe/sid
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(Note: Enrichment data indicates George Russell claimed Mercedes' first victory of the season and extended his lead over Lando Norris in the drivers' championship by 22 points, following Norris' collision with teammate Piastri near the race's end.)
In the exhilarating world of sports, Formula 1 saw a significant shift as George Russell, racing for Mercedes, claimed an unprecedented victory at the Canadian GP, outcompeting Max Verstappen from start to finish. Amidst other sports, football unfortunately was not the focus of this event.
