19-Year-Old Antonelli Stuns in Montreal as Hamilton and Verstappen Secure Podium

The 2026 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal delivered non-stop drama. Nineteen-year-old Kimi Antonelli clinched his first Formula 1 win and his fourth victory of the season after teammate George Russell retired with a sudden power unit failure. Lewis Hamilton drove a strong race for Ferrari and claimed second place, overtaking Max Verstappen, who held on for third. Charles Leclerc and Franco Colapinto also impressed with top-six finishes. The race was shaped by an early tyre gamble from McLaren, rain showers and a fierce duel between the Mercedes pair. Russell’s heartbreaking exit under the virtual safety car handed Antonelli a clear run to the flag. Final standings saw Antonelli lead home Hamilton and Verstappen, with Leclerc fourth and Alpine’s Colapinto rounding out the top six. The result cements Antonelli’s meteoric rise in this sensational F1 season.

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