It had to be a Canada Grand Prix in the name of the duel between McLaren And Mercedesthe two stables currently more fitwith the insertion of the phenomenon Max Verstappen with the Red Bull. And so it went, with the final verdict in favor of George Russella week ago VIP spectator of the Roland Garros final between Sinner and Alcaraz and Montreal again in the shoes that most are used: those of the winning pilot.
Dream Antonelli: first podium for Italian talent
But Italy rejoices for the third place of Kimi Antonellithe 18 year old champion of the future who lives a radiant present. Is the first Italian to climb on the Podium of an F1 GP since 2009. And it is also the first career podium For the talented eighteen.
Mercedes in front, McLaren in the sprint
To win was Russellwho dominated the race with Verstappen behind him. Antonelliwith the other silver arrowhas been the protagonist since the start with a super departure. The McLaren Of Plate And Norris They animated a three -way challenge behind the former, with only five seconds of detachment among the top five cars. Pure show.
On the margins, the Ferrari have closed fifth and sixth. Al 67th of the 70 lapsthe twist: Norris He joins Platebut the latter closes the door. Norris ends up on the grass. “My fault, I’m really sorry», Communicate via radio, admitting the error.
Arrival under the safety car: controversy and frozen location
The arrival takes place in safety carwith positions “Crystallized” after the accident. Verstappen he had joined Russellbut the action was not examined by the commissioners. For Norrisbitter race and internal rivalry that becomes more and more on.
Ferrari triumphs to Le Mans, Antonelli writes the story in F1
It could not have been better for Italian motoring: Ferrari wins the 24 hours of Le MansAnd Antonelli give a historical podium alone 18 years and 4 months. He is the first Italian to climb us later Giancarlo Fisichella (Spa 2009) e Jarno Trulli (Japan 2009).
Post -race statements: between enthusiasm and disappointment
Russell: «It was fantastic. Last year we threw away a victory, while this year we finally got it, also thanks to Kimi’s speed. Thanks to the whole team, it was a perfect day».
Verstappen: «The second place was the best I could get. We suffered with the tires. The championship? The season is long, you have to push the race after race».
Antonelli: «It was really stressful, but I’m very happy. I started well and managed to get third. The car was fantastic and the track favorable. We hope to continue like this in the next races». Italy find the podium in Formula 1 After almost 16 years.