P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Championship leader loses out as F1 star flies off track at Canadian GP
At the Canadian Grand Prix, F1 championship leader Oscar Piastri faced setbacks early on, while Alex Albon had an off-track incident. Max Verstappen and George Russell smoothly navigated Turn 1, with the Mercedes driver maintaining his lead. Red Bull’s star received a significant FIA penalty, adding drama to the race.
Kimi Antonelli impressively moved up to third place, overtaking Piastri, while Albon struggled further down the grid. Lando Norris failed to make progress, trailing behind Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin. Russell led the pack without DRS pressure from Verstappen, aiming for his first win of the season.
Russell’s strong performance raised speculation about his future at Mercedes, as his contract expires in 2026. Talks of a possible move for Verstappen to Mercedes added intrigue to the ongoing season. In a surprising twist, one driver was demoted to 34th on the grid for the Grand Prix, setting the stage for an unpredictable race.
