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George Russell has effectively handed Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli the status of Formula 1 title favourite, after his DNF and the Italian’s victory in the Canadian Grand Prix.
After his DNF in the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has effectively made Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli the favorite for the Formula 1 title. Antonelli’s victory in the race puts him 43 points ahead of Russell in the Drivers’ Championship. Russell acknowledged Antonelli’s lead and expressed his frustration, hoping for a change of fortune to strengthen his title aspirations. Despite their contentious on-track battle in the Canadian GP, Russell is confident he and Antonelli can race cleanly in future contests. Antonelli’s mastery of the Monaco street circuit could further boost his title chances.
