Kimi Antonelli continued his remarkable 2026 Formula 1 season with victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, securing his fourth consecutive win and extending his lead in the world championship standings.

The Mercedes driver inherited the lead after teammate George Russell retired from the race while battling Antonelli for first place. Russell, who had started from pole position, suffered a mechanical failure midway through the race, opening the door for the 19-year-old Italian star to take another major victory.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, earning his best Grand Prix result with the Scuderia so far, while Max Verstappen completed the podium for Red Bull.

One of the biggest stories of the race for Latin American fans was the outstanding performance of Argentine driver Franco Colapinto, who finished sixth for Alpine — the best result of his Formula 1 career. Colapinto delivered a composed and strategic race under changing weather conditions and multiple safety interventions.

The Canadian Grand Prix also featured major disappointments for McLaren, as Lando Norris retired with gearbox issues and Oscar Piastri fell out of the points after receiving a penalty.

Antonelli’s latest triumph confirms the emergence of a new Formula 1 superstar, with Mercedes now leading both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships.