The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix delivered an electrifying mix of precision driving, rookie breakthroughs, and late-race drama.
From George Russell’s composed masterclass to Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s fairy-tale podium, Montreal’s streets once again set the stage for unforgettable moments. Here’s how the weekend unfolded—and why the championship battle just got hotter.
Russell’s Commanding Win
Starting from pole, Russell controlled the race from start to finish, maintaining a gap of around two seconds over Verstappen. Temperatures soared, but Mercedes’s strategy and Russell’s precise laps kept tyre wear in check. This victory snapped Russell’s win drought since late 2024 and reinforced Mercedes as genuine contenders this season
Antonelli’s Podium Breakthrough
At just 18 years and 294 days old, Mercedes junior Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the third-youngest driver ever to stand on a Formula 1 podium. His composed drive, avoiding the late-race chaos, showcased maturity beyond his years and hinted at a bright future for the teenage talent
McLaren Collision Drama
On lap 66, Lando Norris attempted an outside pass on teammate Oscar Piastri at Turn 1, clipping Piastri’s rear wheel and ending his race. Norris immediately radioed, “All my bad, all my fault, stupid from me,” accepting full blame for the incident
Piastri continued to finish fourth, extending his championship lead despite the intra-team clash.
Final Top 10 Classification
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)
Championship Shake-Up
Oscar Piastri leads the Drivers’ standings on 198 points, with Norris second on 176, Verstappen third on 155, and Russell fourth on 136.
In the Constructors’ race, McLaren tops the chart with 374 points, Mercedes sits second on 199, and Ferrari third on 183. Hamilton’s Ferrari suffered floor damage after striking a groundhog on lap 12, yet he still managed sixth place.
