George Russell admitted he was “lost for words” after suffering a crushing retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell arrived at Sunday’s race looking to build on the momentum he generated over the weekend, having secured maximum points in Saturday’s sprint race.
READ MORE: George Russell stunned by Canadian GP failure: 'I'm lost for words'
Lewis Hamilton issues Ferrari plea after breakthrough F1 result
Lewis Hamilton has insisted Ferrari must “keep pushing” to close the gap to Mercedes after securing his best result with the Italian team since joining last year.
Hamilton started the race from fifth on the grid and quickly gained two positions after McLaren was forced to pit its drivers following the decision to start on intermediate tyres in unsuitable conditions.
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Max Verstappen praises 'extremely positive' result as Red Bull achieve significant milestone
Max Verstappen has praised his Canadian Grand Prix podium as an "extremely positive" result, with it marking Red Bull's first podium since becoming an F1 manufacturer.
Verstappen's excellent drive from sixth on the grid to third at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve represents a significant milestone for the Milton Keynes-based outfit, which had rarely looked capable of challenging for a podium so far this season.
Kimi Antonelli claims George Russell Canadian GP 'failure' a 'shame'
Kimi Antonelli has conceded it was a "shame" that George Russell suffered "a failure" with his Mercedes, robbing Formula 1 of an extension of their captivating Canadian Grand Prix battle.
For 30 laps at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Antonelli and Russell engaged in a wheel-to-wheel battle, with the lead changing hands on several occasions before the British driver's W17 suffered a power unit failure, which forced him to pull over and retire.
READ MORE: Kimi Antonelli claims George Russell Canadian GP 'failure' a 'shame'
Full 2026 Indianapolis 500 results
Felix Rosenqvist has won the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, beating David Malukas in an incredible finish.
The final lap of the race got underway after a late caution, creating a free for all shootout for the entire field.
2026 F1 Canadian Grand Prix - results
Kimi Antoneli has won the Canadian Grand Prix , extending his lead over George Russell in the drivers' championship.
Russell suffered a painful retirement midway through the race, bringing an end to the tantalising battle that took place between the two in the opening laps.
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