P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kimi Antonelli was furious at George Russell’s defensive driving in the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race
During the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race, Kimi Antonelli’s on-track skirmish with team-mate George Russell led to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff intervening twice due to Antonelli’s radio outbursts.
Antonelli ventured onto the grass multiple times, culminating in a tense moment at Turn 1 where contact between the cars occurred.
Antonelli’s frustration boiled over on the radio as he demanded a penalty for Russell, prompting Wolff to step in and defuse the situation.
Despite Wolff’s intervention, Antonelli continued his complaints before eventually focusing on the race and finishing third.
The post-race press conference saw both drivers acknowledging the need to address the incidents, highlighting the high emotions during the heated race.
The tense exchange between Antonelli and Russell underscored the challenges of racing side by side and maintaining composure in intense moments.
