The title battle finally came alive - then Antonelli took control
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- Canadian Grand Prix revived the championship fight as the race unfolded on a damp Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
- George Russell retired after 30 laps due to a suspected power‑unit failure, ending his chance to close the points gap.
- Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth straight victory, extending his championship lead to 43 points over Russell.
- Russell blamed a string of misfortunes—including Shanghai qualifying glitches, a Japan safety‑car timing issue, and the Montreal power‑unit failure—while urging his team to stay focused.
Why it matters: Antonelli's 43‑point cushion after Montreal gives him a statistically stronger chance to clinch the title, while Russell's retirement narrows his window to catch up in the remaining 17 races.
