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Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

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Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

George Russell's driving enraged Kimi Antonelli in Montreal, but it was Antonelli who Mercedes stepped in to admonish. Here's our take

By The Race Team
Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Canada sprint race

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Winners and losers from F1's 2026 Canada sprint race

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Russell and Antonelli clash in fraught Canada sprint

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Russell and Antonelli clash in fraught Canada sprint

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Canada F1 sprint race starting grid with four pitlane starters

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Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

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Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

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Canada F1 sprint results 2026

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    Our verdict on Russell and Antonelli's fiery Canada sprint battle

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    Canada F1 sprint results 2026

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